Goodhue County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Goodhue County, Minnesota share live outage data (Dakota Electric Association), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Goodhue County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Goodhue County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 140 significant power outages in Goodhue County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 29, 2018) left 6,751 customers (50.2% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 14th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Goodhue County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 346 customers (2.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29, 2018 | 6,751(50.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 28–29, 2025 | 6,448(47.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 8–9, 2020 | 4,897(36.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 6–7, 2016 | 4,896(36.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 27–29, 2023 | 4,308(32%) | 3 | 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 Goodhue County?
Electric companies with service territory in Goodhue 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 | |
| Dakota Electric Association | Cooperative | 117,913 | Reporting | |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 12,126 | Not reporting | |
| Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 5,282 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lake City - (MN) | Municipal | 3,374 | Not reporting | |
| Kenyon Municipal Utilities - (MN) | Municipal | 1,157 | 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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Goodhue County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Goodhue County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Goodhue 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 Goodhue County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Dakota Electric Association, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric, Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn and 2 others provide electric service in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Goodhue County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 29, 2018. It peaked at 6,751 customers without power (50.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Goodhue County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 140 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Goodhue County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/goodhue-county