Traverse County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Traverse 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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Traverse County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Traverse County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 18 significant power outages in Traverse County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 26, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,836 customers (77.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 28th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Traverse County has risen recently: about 4 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–26, 2025) affected 546 customers (23.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 26, 2020 | 1,836(77.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 21, 2022 | 1,553(65.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 5, 2023 | 997(42.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 13, 2023 | 978(41.5%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Apr 2–4, 2024 | 892(37.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Traverse County?
Electric companies with service territory in Traverse County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Traverse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,256 | 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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Traverse County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Traverse County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Traverse 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 Traverse County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Traverse Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Traverse County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Traverse County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 26, 2020. It peaked at 1,836 customers without power (77.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Traverse County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 18 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Traverse County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/traverse-county