Grant County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Grant 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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Grant County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Grant County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 61 significant power outages in Grant County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 25–26, 2025) came when a winter storm left 3,957 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, close to the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 31st of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Grant County has risen recently: about 5 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 44 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 25–26, 2025 | 3,957(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 13–14, 2022 | 2,041(60.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21, 2022 | 1,502(44.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 30–31, 2022 | 1,394(41.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 2, 2025 | 1,185(35.2%) | 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 Grant County?
Electric companies with service territory in Grant County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN) | Cooperative | 30,328 | Not reporting | |
| Runestone Electric Assn | Cooperative | 15,469 | Not reporting | |
| Traverse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,256 | Not reporting | |
| City of Elbow Lake - (MN) | Municipal | 759 | 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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Grant County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Grant County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Grant 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 Grant County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN), Runestone Electric Assn, Traverse Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Grant County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Grant County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 25–26, 2025. It peaked at 3,957 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Grant County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 61 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Grant County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/grant-county