Martin County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Martin 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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Martin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Martin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 10 significant power outages in Martin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 5, 2015) came when extreme cold left 1,248 customers (11.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 0 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 85th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 22, 2017) affected 503 customers (4.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 5, 2015 | 1,248(11.9%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Jan 24, 2015 | 562(5.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 14, 2016 | 524(5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2017 | 511(4.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 22, 2017 | 503(4.8%) | 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 Martin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Martin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 7,018 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Electric Assn | Cooperative | 5,969 | Not reporting | |
| Fairmont Public Utilities Comm | Municipal | 5,880 | Not reporting | |
| Truman Public Utilities Comm | Municipal | 678 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ceylon - (MN) | Municipal | 255 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Minnesota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Martin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Martin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Martin 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 Martin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Federated Rural Electric Assn, South Central Electric Assn, Fairmont Public Utilities Comm, Truman Public Utilities Comm and 1 others provide electric service in Martin County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Martin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 5, 2015. It peaked at 1,248 customers without power (11.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Martin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 10 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 0 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Martin County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/martin-county