Walsh County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Walsh 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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Walsh County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Walsh County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 33 significant power outages in Walsh County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 13–14, 2020) came when high winds left 919 customers (24.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 27th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Walsh County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 716 customers (19.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 13–14, 2020 | 919(24.8%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | May 25–26, 2022 | 886(23.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 25, 2020 | 850(22.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 18–20, 2023 | 758(20.4%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 22, 2025 | 723(19.5%) | 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 Walsh County?
Electric companies with service territory in Walsh 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 Grafton - (ND) | Municipal | 2,277 | Not reporting | |
| City of Park River - (ND) | Municipal | 893 | 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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Walsh County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Walsh County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Walsh 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 Walsh County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Nodak Electric Coop Inc, City of Grafton - (ND), City of Park River - (ND) provide electric service in Walsh County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Walsh County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 13–14, 2020. It peaked at 919 customers without power (24.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Walsh County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 33 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Walsh County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/walsh-county