Red Lake County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Red Lake 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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Red Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Red Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 31 significant power outages in Red Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 20–21, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,449 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 9th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Red Lake County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 8, 2025) affected 568 customers (24.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 20–21, 2022 | 2,449(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 13, 2022 | 2,193(96.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 8, 2020 | 1,897(83.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 27, 2020 | 1,604(70.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 5, 2020 | 1,604(70.4%) | 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 Red Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Red Lake County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Red Lake Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,844 | Not reporting | |
| 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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Red Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Red Lake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Red Lake 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 Red Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Red Lake Electric Coop, Inc, Clearwater-Polk Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Red Lake County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Red Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 20–21, 2022. It peaked at 2,449 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Red Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 31 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Red Lake County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/red-lake-county