Big Stone County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Big Stone County, Minnesota share live outage data (Agralite Electric Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Otter Tail Power Co and Traverse Electric Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Big Stone County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Big Stone County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 23 significant power outages in Big Stone County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 15, 2021) came when a winter storm left 387 customers (21.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 48th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Big Stone County has risen recently: about 2 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 2, 2025) affected 386 customers (21.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 15, 2021 | 387(21.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 2, 2025 | 386(21.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 15, 2024 | 385(21.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 9, 2020 | 336(19%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 9, 2022 | 300(17%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Big Stone County?
Electric companies with service territory in Big Stone County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Agralite Electric Coop | Cooperative | 5,428 | Reporting | |
| Traverse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,256 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ortonville - (MN) | Municipal | 1,340 | 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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Big Stone County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Big Stone County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Big Stone 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 Big Stone County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Agralite Electric Coop, Traverse Electric Coop, Inc, City of Ortonville - (MN) provide electric service in Big Stone County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Big Stone County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 15, 2021. It peaked at 387 customers without power (21.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Big Stone County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 23 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Big Stone County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/big-stone-county