Towner County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Towner 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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Towner County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Towner County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 27 significant power outages in Towner County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 31, 2020) left 501 customers (66.4% 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 6 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 13th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Towner County has risen recently: about 9 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 23, 2025) affected 339 customers (44.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 31, 2020 | 501(66.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 8, 2020 | 501(66.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jan 10, 2021 | 501(66.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 4, 2021 | 501(66.4%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Apr 14–15, 2022 | 501(66.4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Towner County?
Electric companies with service territory in Towner 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 | |
| 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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Towner County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Towner County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Towner 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 Towner County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Northern Plains Electric Coop, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Towner County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Towner County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 31, 2020. It peaked at 501 customers without power (66.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Towner County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 27 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 34 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. "Towner County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/towner-county