Blue Earth County, MN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Blue Earth County, Minnesota were without power, reported by BENCO Electric Cooperative.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | 1 |
Weather alerts
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Blue Earth County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Blue Earth County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 127 significant power outages in Blue Earth County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 28, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,374 customers (30.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 43 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 50th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Blue Earth County has risen recently: about 2 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 3,871 customers (11.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 28, 2023 | 10,374(30.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 10, 2023 | 9,225(27%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 11, 2025 | 8,688(25.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 24, 2025 | 7,188(21%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 12, 2022 | 5,847(17.1%) | 1 | 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 Blue Earth County?
Electric companies with service territory in Blue Earth 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 Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 48,531 | Reporting | |
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,086 | 1 out | |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 12,126 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Electric Assn | Cooperative | 5,969 | Not reporting | |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 4,566 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lake Crystal - (MN) | Municipal | 1,259 | 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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Blue Earth County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Blue Earth County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Blue Earth County were without power according to BENCO Electric Cooperative.
Which electric company serves Blue Earth County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, BENCO Electric Cooperative, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric and 3 others provide electric service in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Blue Earth County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 28, 2023. It peaked at 10,374 customers without power (30.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Blue Earth County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 127 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Blue Earth County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/blue-earth-county