Sargent County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Sargent County, North Dakota don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Sargent County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sargent County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 98 significant power outages in Sargent County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 4, 2023) left 926 customers (48.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 5th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 89 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sargent County has risen recently: about 18 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–26, 2025) affected 212 customers (11.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 4, 2023 | 926(48.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 10–17, 2022 | 698(36.7%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 8–9, 2020 | 690(36.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 25, 2020 | 668(35.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 19–20, 2023 | 668(35.2%) | 2 | Flooding |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Sargent County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sargent County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 60,646 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,049 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 24 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | — | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in North Dakota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Sargent County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sargent County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sargent County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Sargent County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Cass County Elec Coop Inc, Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration and 1 others provide electric service in Sargent County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Sargent County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 4, 2023. It peaked at 926 customers without power (48.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Sargent County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 98 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 89 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sargent County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/sargent-county