Benton County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Benton County, Minnesota share live outage data (East Central Energy), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and ALLETE, Inc. do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Benton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 120 significant power outages in Benton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 17, 2019) came when flooding left 7,170 customers (36.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 14 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 40th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benton County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 243 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 17, 2019 | 7,170(36.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 12, 2024 | 5,542(28.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 14–16, 2023 | 5,337(27.2%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 24, 2022 | 4,677(23.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Mar 22–23, 2020 | 3,590(18.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Benton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benton 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 | |
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 68,191 | 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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Benton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benton 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 Benton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, ALLETE, Inc., East Central Energy provide electric service in Benton County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 17, 2019. It peaked at 7,170 customers without power (36.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Benton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 120 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benton County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/benton-county