Le Sueur County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Le Sueur County, Minnesota share live outage data (Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, BENCO Electric Cooperative), 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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Le Sueur County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Le Sueur County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 187 significant power outages in Le Sueur County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 23, 2024) left 5,097 customers (43.6% 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 3 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 22nd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Le Sueur County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 244 customers (2.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 23, 2024 | 5,097(43.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 23–24, 2021 | 4,917(42.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 16, 2021 | 4,913(42.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 19, 2024 | 3,408(29.2%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Nov 10, 2019 | 3,287(28.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Le Sueur County?
Electric companies with service territory in Le Sueur 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 | Reporting | |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 12,126 | Not reporting | |
| City of Saint Peter | Municipal | 4,707 | Not reporting | |
| New Prague Utilities Comm | Municipal | 3,777 | Not reporting | |
| City of Le Sueur - (MN) | Municipal | 2,346 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kasota - (MN) | Municipal | 385 | 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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Le Sueur County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Le Sueur County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur 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 4 others provide electric service in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Le Sueur County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 23, 2024. It peaked at 5,097 customers without power (43.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Le Sueur County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 187 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 63 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Le Sueur County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/le-sueur-county