Renville County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Renville County, Minnesota share live outage data (Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and McLeod Cooperative Power Assn do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Renville County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Renville County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 86 significant power outages in Renville County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 2, 2025) left 3,897 customers (59.2% 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 1 hr 36 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 53rd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% 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 Renville County has risen recently: about 2 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 69 customers (1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 2, 2025 | 3,897(59.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 1–6, 2025 | 2,375(36.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 27, 2019 | 1,773(27%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 30, 2019 | 1,763(26.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 24–26, 2017 | 1,761(26.8%) | 3 | 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 Renville County?
Electric companies with service territory in Renville 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 | |
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn | Cooperative | 9,449 | Reporting | |
| McLeod Cooperative Power Assn | Cooperative | 7,089 | Not reporting | |
| Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn | Cooperative | 5,423 | Not reporting | |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 4,566 | Not reporting | |
| Renville-Sibley Coop Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 1,890 | Not reporting | |
| City of Olivia - (MN) | Municipal | 1,263 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fairfax - (MN) | Municipal | 722 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Minnesota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Renville County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Renville County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Renville 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 Renville County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn, McLeod Cooperative Power Assn, Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn and 4 others provide electric service in Renville County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Renville County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 2, 2025. It peaked at 3,897 customers without power (59.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Renville County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 86 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Renville County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/renville-county