Ward County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Ward 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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Ward County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ward County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 49 significant power outages in Ward County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10, 2017) came when hail and lightning left 12,637 customers (24.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 min of power per year, less than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 49th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ward County has risen recently: about 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 2,806 customers (5.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10, 2017 | 12,637(24.5%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Apr 5, 2022 | 7,477(14.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 10, 2021 | 7,447(14.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 5, 2020 | 7,227(14%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 21, 2019 | 3,983(7.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Ward County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ward County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) | Investor Owned | 96,940 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Verendrye Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 20,746 | Not reporting | |
| Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop | Cooperative | 19,270 | Not reporting | |
| McLean Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,303 | Not reporting | |
| Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,508 | 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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Ward County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ward County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ward 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 Ward County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Verendrye Electric Coop Inc and 4 others provide electric service in Ward County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Ward County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10, 2017. It peaked at 12,637 customers without power (24.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Ward County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 49 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ward County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/ward-county