Pope County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Pope County, Minnesota share live outage data (Agralite Electric Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Otter Tail Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Pope County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pope County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 94 significant power outages in Pope County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 25, 2018) left 4,005 customers (67.5% 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 3 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 25th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pope County has risen recently: about 5 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–26, 2025) affected 1,756 customers (29.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 25, 2018 | 4,005(67.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 1, 2023 | 2,582(43.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 20, 2025 | 1,792(30.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 25–26, 2025 | 1,756(29.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 12–14, 2022 | 1,611(27.2%) | 3 | 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 Pope County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pope 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 | |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn | Cooperative | 28,917 | Not reporting | |
| Runestone Electric Assn | Cooperative | 15,469 | Not reporting | |
| Agralite Electric Coop | Cooperative | 5,428 | 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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Pope County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pope County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pope 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 Pope County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn, Runestone Electric Assn and 1 others provide electric service in Pope County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Pope County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 25, 2018. It peaked at 4,005 customers without power (67.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Pope County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 94 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pope County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/pope-county