Douglas County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Douglas 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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Douglas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Douglas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 39 significant power outages in Douglas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 20, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,645 customers (36.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 52 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 67th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Douglas County has risen recently: about 1 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 353 customers (1.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 20, 2025 | 8,645(36.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 25–26, 2025 | 5,204(22.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 12–13, 2022 | 2,315(9.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 29, 2020 | 2,281(9.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 2, 2025 | 1,938(8.2%) | 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 Douglas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Douglas 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 | |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn | Cooperative | 28,917 | Not reporting | |
| Runestone Electric Assn | Cooperative | 15,469 | Not reporting | |
| City of Alexandria - (MN) | Municipal | 10,817 | Not reporting | |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,389 | 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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Douglas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Douglas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Douglas 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 Douglas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN), Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn and 3 others provide electric service in Douglas County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 20, 2025. It peaked at 8,645 customers without power (36.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Douglas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 39 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 52 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Douglas County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/douglas-county