Wells County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Wells 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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Wells County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wells County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 54 significant power outages in Wells County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 13, 2020) left 1,739 customers (100% 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 9 hr 27 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 7th of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wells County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 102 customers (7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 13, 2020 | 1,739(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 2–3, 2025 | 1,625(100%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Aug 2, 2025 | 1,624(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 1, 2024 | 1,568(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 29, 2022 | 1,453(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Wells County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wells County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 60,770 | Not reporting | |
| Verendrye Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 20,746 | 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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Wells County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wells County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wells 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 Wells County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Verendrye Electric Coop Inc, Northern Plains Electric Coop, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Wells County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Wells County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 13, 2020. It peaked at 1,739 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Wells County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 54 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 54 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. "Wells County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/wells-county