Dakota County, MN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 26 customers in Dakota County, Minnesota were without power, reported by Dakota Electric Association. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 1:51 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Dakota Electric Association | 26 |
Weather alerts
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Dakota County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dakota County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 140 significant power outages in Dakota County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 1–2, 2023) came when a winter storm left 21,324 customers (11% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 42 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 51st of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dakota County has risen recently: about 2 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 2,831 customers (1.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 1–2, 2023 | 21,324(11%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 16, 2022 | 20,538(10.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 15–16, 2023 | 20,486(10.6%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 17–18, 2023 | 18,971(9.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 27 – Jul 1, 2022 | 17,679(9.1%) | 5 | 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 Dakota County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dakota 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 | |
| Dakota Electric Association | Cooperative | 117,913 | 26 out | |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 48,531 | Reporting | |
| Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 5,282 | 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
No Dakota County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Dakota County
Lakeville, Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, Farmington, Hastings, West St. Paul, South St. Paul
Nearby counties
Dakota County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dakota County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 26 customers in Dakota County were without power according to Dakota Electric Association. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 1:51 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Dakota County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn provide electric service in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Dakota County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 1–2, 2023. It peaked at 21,324 customers without power (11% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Dakota County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 140 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dakota County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/dakota-county