Norman County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Norman 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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Norman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Norman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 38 significant power outages in Norman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 8, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 928 customers (47.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 23rd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Norman County has risen recently: about 6 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 8, 2025) affected 61 customers (3.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 8, 2020 | 928(47.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 18–19, 2020 | 918(47%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 13, 2020 | 918(47%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Oct 31, 2020 | 918(47%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 31 – Jun 1, 2022 | 846(43.3%) | 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 Norman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Norman 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 | |
| Red River Valley Coop Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 4,889 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ada - (MN) | Municipal | 1,210 | Not reporting | |
| City of Halstad - (MN) | Municipal | 319 | Not reporting | |
| City of Shelly - (MN) | Municipal | 136 | 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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Norman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Norman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Norman 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 Norman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Red River Valley Coop Pwr Assn, City of Ada - (MN) and 2 others provide electric service in Norman County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Norman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 8, 2020. It peaked at 928 customers without power (47.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Norman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 38 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Norman County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/norman-county