Clearwater County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Clearwater County, Minnesota share live outage data (Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc, Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Otter Tail Power Co and Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
Clearwater County on the Minnesota outage map
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Current outages
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Clearwater County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clearwater County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 7 significant power outages in Clearwater County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 30, 2020) left 464 customers (9.1% 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 3 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 81st of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 11, 2025) affected 56 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 30, 2020 | 464(9.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 30, 2023 | 198(3.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 26, 2025 | 106(2.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 21, 2025 | 105(2.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 8, 2018 | 96(1.9%) | 1 | 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 Clearwater County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clearwater 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 | |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 14,867 | Reporting | |
| Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn | Cooperative | 12,802 | Not reporting | |
| Red Lake Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,844 | Not reporting | |
| Clearwater-Polk Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,330 | Not reporting | |
| Bagley Public Utilities Comm | Municipal | 787 | 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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Clearwater County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clearwater County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clearwater 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 Clearwater County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc, Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc, Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn and 3 others provide electric service in Clearwater County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Clearwater County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 30, 2020. It peaked at 464 customers without power (9.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Clearwater County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 7 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clearwater County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/clearwater-county