Stutsman County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Stutsman 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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Stutsman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stutsman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 94 significant power outages in Stutsman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 5–8, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,808 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 3rd of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 66 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Stutsman County has risen recently: about 30 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 681 customers (8.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 5–8, 2023 | 9,808(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 18–25, 2025 | 9,696(100%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 26, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024 | 9,685(100%) | 7 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Aug 8–9, 2025 | 9,012(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2020 | 7,934(94.1%) | 3 | 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 Stutsman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stutsman County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Plains Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,276 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,049 | 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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Stutsman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stutsman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stutsman 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 Stutsman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Northern Plains Electric Coop, Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Stutsman County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Stutsman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 5–8, 2023. It peaked at 9,808 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Stutsman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 94 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 66 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. "Stutsman County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/stutsman-county