Morrison County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Morrison County, Minnesota share live outage data (East Central Energy), and none of them report outages here right now. ALLETE, Inc. and Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Morrison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Morrison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 236 significant power outages in Morrison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–14, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,210 customers (31.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 21st of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Morrison County has risen recently: about 4 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15–17, 2025) affected 650 customers (3.3%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–14, 2022 | 6,210(31.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 6–7, 2022 | 6,021(30.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 5,889(30.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 14, 2021 | 5,073(26%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 29, 2025 | 4,392(22.5%) | 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 Morrison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Morrison County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 68,191 | Reporting | |
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp | Cooperative | 48,354 | Not reporting | |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn | Cooperative | 28,917 | Not reporting | |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,389 | Not reporting | |
| City of Pierz - (MN) | Municipal | 812 | Not reporting | |
| City of Randall - (MN) | Municipal | 363 | 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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Morrison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Morrison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Morrison 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 Morrison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, ALLETE, Inc., East Central Energy, Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp, Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn and 3 others provide electric service in Morrison County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Morrison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–14, 2022. It peaked at 6,210 customers without power (31.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Morrison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 236 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Morrison County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/morrison-county