Williams County, ND Power Outages
Utilities serving Williams 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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Williams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Williams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 92 significant power outages in Williams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 23–26, 2022) came when a winter storm left 9,469 customers (61% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the North Dakota average of 1 hr 53 min. That ranks 23rd of 52 North Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Williams County has risen recently: about 4 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 2,124 customers (13.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23–26, 2022 | 9,469(61%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 29–30, 2021 | 5,395(34.8%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Jun 28, 2023 | 3,598(23.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Nov 26, 2025 | 2,124(13.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 20–21, 2025 | 1,924(12.4%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Williams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Williams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (ND) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 100,446 | Not reporting | |
| Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop | Cooperative | 19,270 | Not reporting | |
| Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,508 | Not reporting | |
| Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc | Cooperative | 1,163 | Not reporting | |
| Sheridan Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 423 | 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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Williams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Williams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Williams 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 Williams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop, Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc, Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Williams County, North Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Williams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 23–26, 2022. It peaked at 9,469 customers without power (61% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Williams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 92 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Williams County, ND Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-dakota/williams-county