Kandiyohi County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Kandiyohi County, Minnesota share live outage data (Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn, Agralite Electric Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Otter Tail Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Kandiyohi County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kandiyohi County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 73 significant power outages in Kandiyohi County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 26, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,530 customers (32.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 9 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 42nd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kandiyohi County has risen recently: about 3 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 13, 2025) affected 208 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 26, 2023 | 6,530(32.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 12–14, 2022 | 3,552(17.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 27–29, 2025 | 3,282(16.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 13–14, 2018 | 2,669(13.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 3, 2019 | 2,534(12.5%) | 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 Kandiyohi County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kandiyohi 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 | |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn | Cooperative | 28,917 | Not reporting | |
| Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) | Municipal | 10,610 | Not reporting | |
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn | Cooperative | 9,449 | Reporting | |
| Kandiyohi Power Coop | Cooperative | 9,079 | Not reporting | |
| McLeod Cooperative Power Assn | Cooperative | 7,089 | Not reporting | |
| Agralite Electric Coop | Cooperative | 5,428 | Reporting | |
| Renville-Sibley Coop Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 1,890 | 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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Kandiyohi County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kandiyohi County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn, Willmar Municipal Utilities (MN) and 5 others provide electric service in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Kandiyohi County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 26, 2023. It peaked at 6,530 customers without power (32.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kandiyohi County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 73 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kandiyohi County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/kandiyohi-county