Anoka County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Anoka County, Minnesota 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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Anoka County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Anoka County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 109 significant power outages in Anoka County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20–22, 2023) came when hail and lightning left 32,549 customers (20.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 43rd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Anoka County has risen recently: about 3 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 2,941 customers (1.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20–22, 2023 | 32,549(20.4%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Aug 26–31, 2024 | 19,537(12.3%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 28–29, 2025 | 14,864(9.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 15, 2025 | 13,023(8.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 4, 2023 | 12,286(7.7%) | 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 Anoka County?
Electric companies with service territory in Anoka County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) | Investor Owned | 1,389,331 | Not reporting | |
| Connexus Energy | Cooperative | 148,716 | Not reporting | |
| City of Anoka | Municipal | 13,039 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Minnesota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Anoka County
Blaine, Coon Rapids, Andover, Fridley, Ramsey, Lino Lakes, Columbia Heights, Anoka, Ham Lake
Nearby counties
Anoka County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Anoka County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Anoka 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 Anoka County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, City of Anoka provide electric service in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Anoka County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20–22, 2023. It peaked at 32,549 customers without power (20.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Anoka County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 109 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Anoka County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/anoka-county