Otter Tail County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Otter Tail 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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Otter Tail County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Otter Tail County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 238 significant power outages in Otter Tail County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 14–16, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,256 customers (30.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 13th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Otter Tail County has risen recently: about 6 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–26, 2025) affected 2,154 customers (4.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 14–16, 2024 | 13,256(30.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 13, 2022 | 12,946(29.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 9, 2020 | 9,909(22.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 20–25, 2022 | 8,370(19.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 19–22, 2025 | 6,049(13.8%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Otter Tail County?
Electric companies with service territory in Otter Tail County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| 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 | |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,389 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wadena - (MN) | Municipal | 2,509 | Not reporting | |
| City of Henning - (MN) | Municipal | 574 | 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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Otter Tail County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Otter Tail County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, ALLETE, Inc., Otter Tail Power Co, Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN), Runestone Electric Assn and 4 others provide electric service in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Otter Tail County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 14–16, 2024. It peaked at 13,256 customers without power (30.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Otter Tail County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 238 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Otter Tail County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/otter-tail-county