Wright County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Wright 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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Wright County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wright County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 155 significant power outages in Wright County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 5–7, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 16,996 customers (26.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 38 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 52nd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wright County has risen recently: about 2 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 669 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 5–7, 2016 | 16,996(26.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 11–14, 2017 | 13,803(21.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 19–20, 2023 | 9,510(15%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | May 30–31, 2022 | 8,071(12.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 1, 2023 | 7,435(11.7%) | 1 | 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 Wright County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wright 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 | |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 57,130 | Not reporting | |
| City of Elk River | Municipal | 13,610 | Not reporting | |
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn | Cooperative | 9,449 | Not reporting | |
| McLeod Cooperative Power Assn | Cooperative | 7,089 | Not reporting | |
| City of Buffalo - (MN) | Municipal | 6,759 | Not reporting | |
| Delano Municipal Utilities (MN) | Municipal | 3,570 | 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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Cities in Wright County
Otsego, St. Michael, Buffalo, Monticello
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Wright County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wright County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wright 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 Wright County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn, City of Elk River, Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn and 3 others provide electric service in Wright County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Wright County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 5–7, 2016. It peaked at 16,996 customers without power (26.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wright County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 155 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wright County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/wright-county