Kanabec County, MN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Kanabec County, Minnesota by East Central Energy.
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Kanabec County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kanabec County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 87 significant power outages in Kanabec County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 30, 2022) left 2,678 customers (38.1% 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 2 hr 15 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 38th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kanabec County has risen recently: about 3 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2025) affected 208 customers (3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 30, 2022 | 2,678(38.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 13, 2021 | 2,607(37.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 14–19, 2022 | 2,280(32.4%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2024 | 1,607(22.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 11–12, 2023 | 1,128(16%) | 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 Kanabec County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kanabec County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 68,191 | Reporting | |
| City of Mora - (MN) | Municipal | 1,957 | 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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Kanabec County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kanabec County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kanabec County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Kanabec County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, East Central Energy, City of Mora - (MN) provide electric service in Kanabec County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Kanabec County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 30, 2022. It peaked at 2,678 customers without power (38.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Kanabec County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 87 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 15 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kanabec County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/kanabec-county