Beltrami County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Beltrami County, Minnesota share live outage data (Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Otter Tail Power Co and Roseau Electric Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Beltrami County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Beltrami County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 193 significant power outages in Beltrami County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–26, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 22,983 customers (79.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 7th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 65% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Beltrami County has risen recently: about 10 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 349 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–26, 2025 | 22,983(79.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 29–30, 2018 | 9,836(33.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 6, 2024 | 9,217(31.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 14–15, 2020 | 8,572(29.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 7–9, 2020 | 8,017(27.6%) | 3 | 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 Beltrami County?
Electric companies with service territory in Beltrami County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,593 | Reporting | |
| Roseau Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,748 | Not reporting | |
| Red Lake Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,844 | Not reporting | |
| North Itasca Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,665 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater-Polk Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,330 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Minnesota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Beltrami County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Beltrami County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Beltrami 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 Beltrami County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc, Roseau Electric Coop, Inc, Red Lake Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Beltrami County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–26, 2025. It peaked at 22,983 customers without power (79.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Beltrami County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 193 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 53 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. "Beltrami County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/beltrami-county