Stark County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Stark 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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Stark County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stark County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 51 significant power outages in Stark County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 19, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,890 customers (16.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 34 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 47th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Stark County has risen recently: about 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 319 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 19, 2021 | 3,890(16.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 21, 2023 | 3,869(16.4%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Jun 2–3, 2023 | 3,862(16.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 8, 2024 | 3,713(15.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 29, 2018 | 3,173(13.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Stark County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stark 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 | |
| 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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Stark County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stark County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stark 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 Stark County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Stark County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Stark County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 19, 2021. It peaked at 3,890 customers without power (16.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Stark County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 51 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 34 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Stark County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/stark-county