Mower County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Mower County, Minnesota share live outage data (MiEnergy Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and People's Cooperative Services do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Mower County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mower County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 13 significant power outages in Mower County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 19, 2025) left 2,412 customers (13.5% 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 20 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 75th 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 4 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 19, 2025 | 2,412(13.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 9, 2025 | 1,037(5.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 17, 2025 | 1,028(5.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 9, 2025 | 930(5.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 6, 2015 | 776(4.3%) | 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 Mower County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mower 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 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,405 | Reporting | |
| City of Austin - (MN) | Municipal | 12,044 | 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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Mower County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mower County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mower 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 Mower County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, People's Cooperative Services, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, MiEnergy Cooperative and 2 others provide electric service in Mower County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Mower County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 19, 2025. It peaked at 2,412 customers without power (13.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Mower County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 13 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 min of power per year, and on 4 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mower County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/mower-county