Slope County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Slope 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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Slope County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Slope County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 5 significant power outages in Slope County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 14, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 117 customers (25.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 29 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 50th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Slope County has risen recently: about 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 18, 2025) affected 115 customers (24.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 14, 2024 | 117(25.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 9, 2019 | 115(24.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 18, 2025 | 115(24.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 11, 2019 | 114(24.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 28, 2021 | 109(23.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Slope County?
Electric companies with service territory in Slope County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Cooperative | 15,326 | Not reporting | |
| Slope Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,142 | Not reporting | |
| Goldenwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 799 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 24 | 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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Slope County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Slope County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Slope 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 Slope County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, Slope Electric Coop Inc, Goldenwest Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Slope County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Slope County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 14, 2024. It peaked at 117 customers without power (25.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Slope County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 5 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 29 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Slope County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/slope-county