Mahnomen County, MN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, 1 customers in Mahnomen County, Minnesota were without power, reported by Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc | 1 |
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Mahnomen County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mahnomen County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 35 significant power outages in Mahnomen County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–13, 2025) left 1,887 customers (46.4% 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 1 hr 43 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 49th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mahnomen County has risen recently: about 2 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 265 customers (6.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–13, 2025 | 1,887(46.4%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 20–21, 2025 | 1,070(26.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 27, 2023 | 787(19.3%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Dec 14, 2020 | 367(9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 23, 2022 | 367(9%) | 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 Mahnomen County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mahnomen County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 14,867 | 1 out | |
| Clearwater-Polk Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 4,330 | 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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Mahnomen County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mahnomen County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, 1 customers in Mahnomen County were without power according to Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc.
Which electric company serves Mahnomen County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc, Clearwater-Polk Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Mahnomen County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–13, 2025. It peaked at 1,887 customers without power (46.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Mahnomen County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 35 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mahnomen County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/mahnomen-county