McLeod County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving McLeod 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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McLeod County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McLeod County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 56 significant power outages in McLeod County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 19–20, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,372 customers (20.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 51 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 68th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% 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 McLeod County has risen recently: about 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 29, 2025) affected 1,187 customers (7.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 19–20, 2023 | 3,372(20.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 7, 2023 | 2,380(14.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 11–13, 2025 | 1,810(10.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 22, 2019 | 1,699(10.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jul 23–24, 2022 | 1,676(10.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 McLeod County?
Electric companies with service territory in McLeod 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 | |
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn | Cooperative | 9,449 | Not reporting | |
| Hutchinson Utilities Comm | Municipal | 7,751 | Not reporting | |
| McLeod Cooperative Power Assn | Cooperative | 7,089 | Not reporting | |
| Glencoe Light & Power Comm | Municipal | 2,966 | Not reporting | |
| City of Brownton - (MN) | Municipal | 425 | 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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McLeod County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McLeod County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McLeod 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 McLeod County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn, Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn, Hutchinson Utilities Comm and 3 others provide electric service in McLeod County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in McLeod County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 19–20, 2023. It peaked at 3,372 customers without power (20.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in McLeod County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 56 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 51 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McLeod County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/mcleod-county