Todd County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Todd 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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Todd County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Todd County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 207 significant power outages in Todd County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 21–24, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,804 customers (36.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 33rd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Todd County has risen recently: about 3 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 770 customers (5.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 21–24, 2016 | 4,804(36.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 15, 2015 | 4,203(32.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 30, 2016 | 2,815(21.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2019 | 2,741(21.1%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Mar 7–8, 2017 | 2,547(19.6%) | 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 Todd County?
Electric companies with service territory in Todd 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 | |
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp | Cooperative | 48,354 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative - (MN) | Cooperative | 30,328 | Not reporting | |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn | Cooperative | 28,917 | Not reporting | |
| Runestone Electric Assn | Cooperative | 15,469 | Not reporting | |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,389 | Not reporting | |
| City of Staples- (MN) | Municipal | 1,138 | 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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Todd County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Todd County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Todd 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 Todd County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, ALLETE, Inc., Otter Tail Power Co, Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp and 5 others provide electric service in Todd County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Todd County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 21–24, 2016. It peaked at 4,804 customers without power (36.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Todd County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 207 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Todd County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/todd-county