Lac qui Parle County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Lac qui Parle 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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Lac qui Parle County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lac qui Parle County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 30 significant power outages in Lac qui Parle County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–17, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,717 customers (91.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 24th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 74% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lac qui Parle County has risen recently: about 6 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 5, 2025) affected 65 customers (3.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–17, 2022 | 1,717(91.2%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 17, 2024 | 377(20%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 20, 2025 | 355(18.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 5, 2021 | 354(18.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 21, 2022 | 354(18.8%) | 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 Lac qui Parle County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lac qui Parle 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 | |
| Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn | Cooperative | 5,423 | Not reporting | |
| City of Madison - (MN) | Municipal | 993 | Not reporting | |
| H-D Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 11 | 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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Lac qui Parle County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lac qui Parle County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lac qui Parle 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 Lac qui Parle County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn, City of Madison - (MN) and 2 others provide electric service in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Lac qui Parle County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–17, 2022. It peaked at 1,717 customers without power (91.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lac qui Parle County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 30 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lac qui Parle County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/lac-qui-parle-county