Faribault County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Faribault County, Minnesota share live outage data (BENCO Electric Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Faribault County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Faribault County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 29 significant power outages in Faribault County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 19, 2025) came when high winds left 513 customers (8.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 23 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 74th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Faribault County has risen recently: about 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 59 customers (1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 19, 2025 | 513(8.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jan 4, 2023 | 424(7.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 12, 2022 | 423(7.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 12, 2020 | 420(7.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Mar 6–7, 2022 | 420(7.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Faribault County?
Electric companies with service territory in Faribault 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 | |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 21,327 | Not reporting | |
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,086 | Reporting | |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 12,126 | Not reporting | |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 7,018 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Earth Light & Water | Municipal | 2,017 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wells - (MN) | Municipal | 1,381 | Not reporting | |
| Heartland Power Coop | Cooperative | 38 | 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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Faribault County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Faribault County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Faribault 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 Faribault County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, BENCO Electric Cooperative, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric and 4 others provide electric service in Faribault County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Faribault County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 19, 2025. It peaked at 513 customers without power (8.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Faribault County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 29 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 23 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Faribault County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/faribault-county