Kittson County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Kittson 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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Kittson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kittson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 28 significant power outages in Kittson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 9, 2020) came when hail and lightning left 941 customers (35.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 54th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% 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 Kittson County has risen recently: about 1 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 442 customers (16.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 9, 2020 | 941(35.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Aug 20–21, 2020 | 672(25.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 5–6, 2024 | 600(22.5%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Oct 26, 2025 | 480(18%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 16, 2025 | 442(16.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Kittson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kittson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| P K M Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,087 | 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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Kittson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kittson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kittson 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 Kittson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, P K M Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Kittson County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Kittson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 9, 2020. It peaked at 941 customers without power (35.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Kittson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 28 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kittson County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/kittson-county