Meeker County, MN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Meeker County, Minnesota were without power, reported by Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn | 1 |
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Meeker County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Meeker County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 52 significant power outages in Meeker County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 20, 2023) left 1,632 customers (16.9% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 58 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 65th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Meeker County has risen recently: about 1 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 19, 2025) affected 662 customers (6.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20, 2023 | 1,632(16.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 16, 2025 | 1,366(14.1%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | May 16, 2025 | 1,173(12.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 26, 2023 | 1,114(11.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 30, 2025 | 1,113(11.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Meeker County?
Electric companies with service territory in Meeker 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 | Reporting | |
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn | Cooperative | 9,449 | 1 out | |
| McLeod Cooperative Power Assn | Cooperative | 7,089 | Not reporting | |
| Litchfield Public Utilities | Municipal | 3,388 | Not reporting | |
| City of Grove City | Municipal | 421 | 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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Meeker County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Meeker County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Meeker County were without power according to Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn.
Which electric company serves Meeker County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn, Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn, McLeod Cooperative Power Assn and 2 others provide electric service in Meeker County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Meeker County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 20, 2023. It peaked at 1,632 customers without power (16.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Meeker County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 52 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 58 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Meeker County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/meeker-county