Brown County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Brown 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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Brown County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brown County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 3 significant power outages in Brown County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22, 2015) came when high winds left 315 customers (2.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 80th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 53% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 17, 2021) affected 146 customers (1.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22, 2015 | 315(2.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 11, 2019 | 161(1.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 17, 2021 | 146(1.1%) | 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 Brown County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brown 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 | |
| New Ulm Public Utilities Comm | Municipal | 7,448 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Electric Assn | Cooperative | 5,969 | Not reporting | |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 4,566 | Not reporting | |
| Redwood Electric Coop | Cooperative | 4,482 | Not reporting | |
| Sleepy Eye Public Utility Comm | Municipal | 2,039 | Not reporting | |
| Springfield Public Utils Comm - (MN) | Municipal | 1,245 | 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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Brown County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brown County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brown 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 Brown County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, New Ulm Public Utilities Comm, South Central Electric Assn, Brown County Rural Elec Assn and 3 others provide electric service in Brown County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Brown County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22, 2015. It peaked at 315 customers without power (2.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Brown County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 3 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brown County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/brown-county