Dodge County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Dodge 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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Dodge County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dodge County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 118 significant power outages in Dodge County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 14–17, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,852 customers (62.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 18th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dodge County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 4, 2025) affected 67 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 14–17, 2021 | 3,852(62.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 11–13, 2019 | 3,059(49.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 26, 2017 | 2,562(41.3%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Nov 14, 2019 | 1,724(27.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 26, 2023 | 1,523(24.6%) | 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 Dodge County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dodge 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 | |
| People's Cooperative Services | Cooperative | 24,017 | Not reporting | |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 21,327 | Not reporting | |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 12,126 | Not reporting | |
| Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 5,282 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kasson | Municipal | 2,897 | Not reporting | |
| City of Blooming Prairie - (MN) | Municipal | 1,042 | 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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Dodge County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dodge County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dodge 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 Dodge County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, People's Cooperative Services, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric and 3 others provide electric service in Dodge County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Dodge County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 14–17, 2021. It peaked at 3,852 customers without power (62.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Dodge County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 118 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 41 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dodge County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/dodge-county