Wilkin County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Wilkin 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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Wilkin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wilkin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 148 significant power outages in Wilkin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 30, 2023) came when hail and lightning left 664 customers (21.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 37th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wilkin County has risen recently: about 2 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–26, 2025) affected 274 customers (8.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 30, 2023 | 664(21.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Feb 15, 2023 | 663(21.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 26–27, 2017 | 582(18.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 25, 2017 | 537(17.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Dec 3, 2023 | 534(17.2%) | 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 Wilkin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wilkin 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 | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN) | Cooperative | 30,328 | Not reporting | |
| Traverse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,256 | Not reporting | |
| City of Breckenridge- (MN) | Municipal | 1,848 | 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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Wilkin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wilkin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wilkin 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 Wilkin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN), Traverse Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Wilkin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 30, 2023. It peaked at 664 customers without power (21.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Wilkin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 148 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wilkin County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/wilkin-county