Redwood County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Redwood 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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Redwood County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Redwood County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 59 significant power outages in Redwood County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 1, 2015) left 1,312 customers (16.5% 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 58 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 64th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Redwood County has fallen recently: about 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 497 customers (6.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1, 2015 | 1,312(16.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 6, 2018 | 1,207(15.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 3–4, 2024 | 1,018(12.8%) | 2 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Dec 14–16, 2021 | 1,016(12.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 11, 2019 | 1,014(12.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Redwood County?
Electric companies with service territory in Redwood 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 | |
| Nobles Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 7,060 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Electric Assn | Cooperative | 5,969 | Not reporting | |
| Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn | Cooperative | 5,423 | Not reporting | |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 4,566 | Not reporting | |
| Redwood Electric Coop | Cooperative | 4,482 | Not reporting | |
| Redwood Falls Public Util Comm | Municipal | 2,892 | Not reporting | |
| Renville-Sibley Coop Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 1,890 | 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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Redwood County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Redwood County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Redwood 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 Redwood County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Nobles Cooperative Electric, South Central Electric Assn and 5 others provide electric service in Redwood County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Redwood County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 1, 2015. It peaked at 1,312 customers without power (16.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Redwood County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 59 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 58 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Redwood County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/redwood-county