Swift County, MN Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, 6 customers in Swift County, Minnesota were without power, reported by Agralite Electric Coop.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Agralite Electric Coop | 6 |
Weather alerts
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Swift County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Swift County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 40 significant power outages in Swift County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 15, 2021) came when a winter storm left 1,985 customers (36.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 24 min of power per year, close to the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 36th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Swift County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 267 customers (5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 15, 2021 | 1,985(36.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 9, 2020 | 1,810(33.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 21, 2022 | 1,373(25.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 15, 2025 | 1,224(22.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 15, 2025 | 832(15.5%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Swift County?
Electric companies with service territory in Swift County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Kandiyohi Power Coop | Cooperative | 9,079 | Not reporting | |
| Agralite Electric Coop | Cooperative | 5,428 | 6 out | |
| Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn | Cooperative | 5,423 | Not reporting | |
| City of Benson - (MN) | Municipal | 1,840 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 4 | 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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Swift County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Swift County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, 6 customers in Swift County were without power according to Agralite Electric Coop.
Which electric company serves Swift County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Kandiyohi Power Coop, Agralite Electric Coop, Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn and 2 others provide electric service in Swift County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Swift County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 15, 2021. It peaked at 1,985 customers without power (36.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Swift County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 40 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 24 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Swift County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/swift-county