Rock County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Rock County, Minnesota share live outage data (Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Nobles Cooperative Electric do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Rock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 142 significant power outages in Rock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 22–23, 2017) came when hail and lightning left 4,613 customers (93% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 4 min of power per year, close to the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 29th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rock County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 3, 2025) affected 56 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 22–23, 2017 | 4,613(93%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Oct 19, 2016 | 4,417(89.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 1–6, 2016 | 3,924(79.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 10–21, 2016 | 3,677(74.2%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 18–19, 2016 | 2,197(44.3%) | 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 Rock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rock 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 | |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,895 | Reporting | |
| City of Luverne - (MN) | Municipal | 2,619 | 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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Rock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rock 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 Rock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Nobles Cooperative Electric, Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, City of Luverne - (MN) provide electric service in Rock County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Rock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 22–23, 2017. It peaked at 4,613 customers without power (93% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Rock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 142 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rock County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/rock-county