Ramsey County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Ramsey 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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Ramsey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ramsey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 185 significant power outages in Ramsey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20–30, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 59,372 customers (23.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 4 min of power per year, close to the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 30th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ramsey County has risen recently: about 4 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2025) affected 4,983 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20–30, 2023 | 59,372(23.1%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 36,431(14.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 21–22, 2024 | 32,990(12.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 10–12, 2023 | 30,736(12%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jul 28–30, 2025 | 29,124(11.3%) | 3 | 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 Ramsey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ramsey County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) | Investor Owned | 1,389,331 | Not reporting | |
| Connexus Energy | Cooperative | 148,716 | Not reporting | |
| City of North St Paul - (MN) | Municipal | 6,715 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Minnesota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Ramsey County
St. Paul, Maplewood, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, New Brighton
Nearby counties
Ramsey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ramsey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ramsey 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 Ramsey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, City of North St Paul - (MN) provide electric service in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Ramsey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20–30, 2023. It peaked at 59,372 customers without power (23.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ramsey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 185 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ramsey County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/ramsey-county