Murray County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Murray 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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Murray County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Murray County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 93 significant power outages in Murray County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 17–18, 2025) left 3,967 customers (75.9% 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 4 hr 15 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 15th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Murray County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17–18, 2025 | 3,967(75.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 11–15, 2019 | 2,084(39.9%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 19, 2020 | 1,657(31.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 3, 2020 | 1,655(31.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 20, 2015 | 1,645(31.5%) | 1 | 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 Murray County?
Electric companies with service territory in Murray 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 | |
| Nobles Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 7,060 | Not reporting | |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 7,018 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Electric Assn | Cooperative | 5,969 | Not reporting | |
| Redwood Electric Coop | Cooperative | 4,482 | Not reporting | |
| Lyon Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 3,954 | Not reporting | |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,895 | 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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Murray County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Murray County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Murray 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 Murray County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Nobles Cooperative Electric, Federated Rural Electric Assn, South Central Electric Assn and 3 others provide electric service in Murray County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Murray County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 17–18, 2025. It peaked at 3,967 customers without power (75.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Murray County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 93 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 15 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Murray County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/murray-county