Pipestone County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Pipestone 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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Pipestone County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pipestone County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 137 significant power outages in Pipestone County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 17, 2025) left 4,235 customers (90.8% 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 10 hr 30 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 1st of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pipestone County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 296 customers (6.3%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17, 2025 | 4,235(90.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 30, 2025 | 4,044(86.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 22, 2019 | 3,288(70.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 20–22, 2019 | 2,970(63.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 10–15, 2019 | 2,888(61.9%) | 6 | Flooding |
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 Pipestone County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pipestone 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 | |
| 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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Pipestone County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pipestone County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pipestone 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 Pipestone County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Nobles Cooperative Electric, Lyon Electric Cooperative, Inc., Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop provide electric service in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Pipestone County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 17, 2025. It peaked at 4,235 customers without power (90.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Pipestone County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 137 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pipestone County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/pipestone-county