Becker County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Becker County, Minnesota share live outage data (Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Otter Tail Power Co and Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Becker County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Becker County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 98 significant power outages in Becker County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 23, 2018) left 3,054 customers (12.4% 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 1 hr 4 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 63rd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Becker County has risen recently: about 1 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 20–21, 2025) affected 464 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 23, 2018 | 3,054(12.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 15–16, 2025 | 2,140(8.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 11, 2024 | 2,076(8.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 28, 2018 | 1,527(6.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Nov 9, 2016 | 1,506(6.1%) | 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 Becker County?
Electric companies with service territory in Becker County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN) | Cooperative | 30,328 | Not reporting | |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 14,867 | Reporting | |
| Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn | Cooperative | 12,802 | Not reporting | |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,389 | Not reporting | |
| City of Detroit Lakes - (MN) | Municipal | 8,206 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lake Park - (MN) | Municipal | 616 | 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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Becker County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Becker County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Becker 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 Becker County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN), Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc, Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn and 3 others provide electric service in Becker County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Becker County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 23, 2018. It peaked at 3,054 customers without power (12.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Becker County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 98 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Becker County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/becker-county