Chisago County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Chisago County, Minnesota share live outage data (East Central Energy), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Connexus Energy do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Chisago County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chisago County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 163 significant power outages in Chisago County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 27–30, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,215 customers (47.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 19th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chisago County has risen recently: about 5 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–28, 2025) affected 3,246 customers (13.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 11,215(47.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 27–28, 2023 | 6,884(29.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 7, 2023 | 6,776(28.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 18, 2023 | 6,207(26.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 9–12, 2022 | 5,016(21.3%) | 4 | 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 Chisago County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chisago 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 | |
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 68,191 | 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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Chisago County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chisago County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chisago 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 Chisago County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, East Central Energy provide electric service in Chisago County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Chisago County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 27–30, 2024. It peaked at 11,215 customers without power (47.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Chisago County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 76 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chisago County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/chisago-county