Crow Wing County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Crow Wing County, Minnesota don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Crow Wing County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Crow Wing County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 179 significant power outages in Crow Wing County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28 – Jun 2, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,167 customers (29.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 17th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Crow Wing County has risen recently: about 6 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 4,142 customers (8.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28 – Jun 2, 2022 | 14,167(29.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 20–26, 2022 | 11,080(22.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 15–17, 2022 | 10,842(22.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 13–15, 2015 | 6,525(13.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 9–10, 2016 | 6,224(12.8%) | 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 Crow Wing County?
Electric companies with service territory in Crow Wing County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp | Cooperative | 48,354 | Not reporting | |
| Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,058 | Not reporting | |
| Brainerd Public Utilities | Municipal | 8,424 | 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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Crow Wing County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Crow Wing County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, ALLETE, Inc., Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, Brainerd Public Utilities provide electric service in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Crow Wing County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28 – Jun 2, 2022. It peaked at 14,167 customers without power (29.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Crow Wing County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 179 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Crow Wing County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/crow-wing-county