Carver County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Carver County, Minnesota share live outage data (Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn, Minnesota Valley Electric Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and City of Chaska - (MN) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Carver County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carver County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Carver County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 23, 2024) left 9,060 customers (21% 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 2 hr 32 min of power per year, close to the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 35th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carver County has risen recently: about 2 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 9, 2025) affected 1,527 customers (3.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 23, 2024 | 9,060(21%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 19, 2024 | 9,052(21%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Aug 27–31, 2024 | 8,869(20.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 16, 2021 | 8,076(18.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 21–26, 2021 | 7,102(16.5%) | 6 | 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 Carver County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carver 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 | |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 57,130 | Reporting | |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 48,531 | Reporting | |
| City of Chaska - (MN) | Municipal | 12,376 | Not reporting | |
| McLeod Cooperative Power Assn | Cooperative | 7,089 | 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 Carver County
Chaska, Chanhassen, Waconia
Nearby counties
Carver County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carver County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carver 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 Carver County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn, Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, City of Chaska - (MN) and 1 others provide electric service in Carver County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Carver County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 23, 2024. It peaked at 9,060 customers without power (21% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Carver County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carver County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/carver-county