Steele County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Steele 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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Steele County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Steele County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 21 significant power outages in Steele County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 25, 2020) came when hail and lightning left 429 customers (77% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 11th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Steele County has risen recently: about 12 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 10, 2025) affected 60 customers (10.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 25, 2020 | 429(77%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jul 23–25, 2020 | 429(77%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 24, 2021 | 280(50.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 10–12, 2024 | 252(45.2%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jun 8, 2020 | 244(43.8%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Steele County?
Electric companies with service territory in Steele County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Nodak Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 21,486 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hope - (ND) | Municipal | 205 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sharon- (ND) | Municipal | 83 | 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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Steele County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Steele County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Steele 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 Steele County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, City of Hope - (ND), City of Sharon- (ND) and 1 others provide electric service in Steele County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Steele County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 25, 2020. It peaked at 429 customers without power (77% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Steele County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 21 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Steele County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/steele-county