Nicollet County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Nicollet County, Minnesota share live outage data (BENCO Electric Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and City of Saint Peter do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Nicollet County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nicollet County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 49 significant power outages in Nicollet County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 11, 2025) left 2,533 customers (16.8% 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 46 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 71st of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% 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 Nicollet County has risen recently: about 1 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 204 customers (1.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 11, 2025 | 2,533(16.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 11, 2025 | 2,343(15.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 30, 2023 | 2,088(13.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 24, 2025 | 1,989(13.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 6, 2021 | 1,836(12.2%) | 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 Nicollet County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nicollet 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 | |
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,086 | Reporting | |
| City of Saint Peter | Municipal | 4,707 | Not reporting | |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 4,566 | Not reporting | |
| Renville-Sibley Coop Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 1,890 | 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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Nicollet County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nicollet County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nicollet 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 Nicollet County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, BENCO Electric Cooperative, City of Saint Peter, Brown County Rural Elec Assn and 1 others provide electric service in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Nicollet County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 11, 2025. It peaked at 2,533 customers without power (16.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Nicollet County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 49 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 46 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nicollet County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/nicollet-county