Wadena County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Wadena 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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Wadena County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wadena County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 89 significant power outages in Wadena County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 13–14, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,087 customers (23.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 41 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 72nd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 24 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wadena County has risen recently: about 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 2,062 customers (23.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 13–14, 2022 | 2,087(23.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 25, 2025 | 2,062(23.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 17, 2025 | 1,613(18.3%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2016 | 1,415(16.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 26, 2016 | 1,414(16.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Wadena County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wadena County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN) | Cooperative | 30,328 | Not reporting | |
| Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn | Cooperative | 12,802 | Not reporting | |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,389 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wadena - (MN) | Municipal | 2,509 | 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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Wadena County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wadena County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wadena 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 Wadena County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, ALLETE, Inc., Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN), Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn, Todd-Wadena Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Wadena County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Wadena County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 13–14, 2022. It peaked at 2,087 customers without power (23.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wadena County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 89 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 41 min of power per year, and on 24 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wadena County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/wadena-county