North Dakota Power Outages
Use this North Dakota outage page to understand where customer impact is highest and how broadly outages are spread across the state.
About 410 tracked customers are currently without power out of 397,608 total tracked customers (around 0.1%). We currently track 54 regions for this state. The most affected regions right now include Cass (26), Mclean (8), and Lamoure (7).
Based on the current totals, outage activity in North Dakota appears limited right now, but official provider resources remain the best source for local service status. For confirmation and outage reporting, check your utility provider directly and follow local safety guidance.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:01 PM. The visible update time provides context for the latest outage totals shown here.
North Dakota power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in North Dakota
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass | 26 | 106,099 | Mar 19, 2026 3:17 PM |
| Mclean | 8 | 12,197 | Mar 19, 2026 3:18 PM |
| Lamoure | 7 | 2,638 | Mar 19, 2026 3:00 PM |
| Stutsman | 2 | 12,420 | Mar 19, 2026 3:11 PM |
| Ramsey | 2 | 7,122 | Mar 19, 2026 3:01 PM |
| Pembina | 1 | 4,032 | Mar 19, 2026 3:01 PM |
| Grand Forks | 0 | 37,749 | Mar 19, 2026 2:58 PM |
| Burleigh | 0 | 26,812 | Mar 19, 2026 2:58 PM |
| Ward | 0 | 22,893 | Mar 19, 2026 2:40 PM |
| Williams | 0 | 21,303 | Mar 19, 2026 2:45 PM |
Cities and regions in North Dakota
Utility providers in North Dakota
Xcel Energy
Customers out: 26 · Tracked: 97,905
Otter Tail Power Company
Customers out: 17 · Tracked: 60,490
Nodak Electric Coop
Customers out: 3 · Tracked: 21,101
Cass County Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 68,675
Capitol Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 22,429
Montana-Dakota Utilities
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 19,490
Roughrider Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 16,921
Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 12,046
Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,144
Dakota Valley Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 6,367
KEM Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 4,375
Slope Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 4,078
Lower Yellowstone REC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 3,992
Burke-Divide Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 3,490
Traverse Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 3,318
Mountrail-Williams Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 288
McKenzie Electric Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 43
What may cause outages in North Dakota
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in North Dakota
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for North Dakota?
Outage totals change as providers post new data. This page shows the latest available timestamp so you can judge how fresh the numbers are.
What should I do during a power outage in North Dakota?
Confirm the outage with your utility, prepare backup lighting or charging where possible, and avoid any damaged electrical infrastructure. Contact emergency services if there is a safety risk.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
A state total combines multiple underlying area updates. If those updates arrive at different times, short-lived differences between the state and region numbers are possible.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:01 PM