Yellow Medicine County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Yellow Medicine 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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Yellow Medicine County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Yellow Medicine County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 90 significant power outages in Yellow Medicine County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 8–9, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,654 customers (71.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 8th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Yellow Medicine County has risen recently: about 6 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 334 customers (14.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8–9, 2020 | 1,654(71.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 17, 2017 | 1,077(46.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 15, 2025 | 1,056(45.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 21–22, 2019 | 972(41.8%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | May 12–13, 2022 | 726(31.2%) | 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 Yellow Medicine County?
Electric companies with service territory in Yellow Medicine 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 | |
| Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn | Cooperative | 5,423 | Not reporting | |
| Lyon Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 3,954 | Not reporting | |
| City of Granite Falls - (MN) | Municipal | 1,567 | Not reporting | |
| H-D Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 11 | 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.
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Yellow Medicine County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Yellow Medicine County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn, Lyon Electric Cooperative, Inc. and 3 others provide electric service in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Yellow Medicine County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 8–9, 2020. It peaked at 1,654 customers without power (71.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Yellow Medicine County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 90 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Yellow Medicine County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/yellow-medicine-county