Carlton County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Carlton County, Minnesota share live outage data (Lake Country Power), and none of them report outages here right now. ALLETE, Inc. and Moose Lake Water & Light Comm do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Carlton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carlton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 173 significant power outages in Carlton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 14–18, 2022) came when a winter storm left 7,550 customers (33.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 12th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% 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 Carlton County has risen recently: about 5 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13, 2025) affected 1,074 customers (4.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 14–18, 2022 | 7,550(33.6%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 18–19, 2025 | 5,728(25.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 28, 2020 | 4,706(21%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 29–30, 2020 | 4,527(20.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 15–16, 2020 | 4,418(19.7%) | 2 | 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 Carlton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carlton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Country Power | Cooperative | 51,603 | Reporting | |
| Moose Lake Water & Light Comm | Municipal | 920 | 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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Carlton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carlton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carlton 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 Carlton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, ALLETE, Inc., Lake Country Power, Moose Lake Water & Light Comm provide electric service in Carlton County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Carlton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 14–18, 2022. It peaked at 7,550 customers without power (33.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Carlton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 173 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 32 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. "Carlton County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/carlton-county