Clay County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Clay County, Minnesota share live outage data (Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Otter Tail Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Clay County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clay County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 49 significant power outages in Clay County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 23, 2023) left 6,436 customers (24.2% 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 48 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 70th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clay County has fallen recently: about 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 685 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23, 2023 | 6,436(24.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 20, 2021 | 3,126(11.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21, 2022 | 3,018(11.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 13, 2016 | 2,958(11.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 4, 2021 | 2,606(9.8%) | 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 Clay County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clay 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 | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN) | Cooperative | 30,328 | Not reporting | |
| City of Moorhead - (MN) | Municipal | 21,278 | Not reporting | |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 14,867 | Reporting | |
| Red River Valley Coop Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 4,889 | Not reporting | |
| City of Barnesville - (MN) | Municipal | 1,561 | Not reporting | |
| Hawley Public Utilities Comm | Municipal | 1,190 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 4 | 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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Clay County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clay County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clay 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 Clay County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN), City of Moorhead - (MN) and 5 others provide electric service in Clay County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 23, 2023. It peaked at 6,436 customers without power (24.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Clay County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 49 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 48 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clay County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/clay-county