Nobles County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Nobles County, Minnesota share live outage data (Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Nobles Cooperative Electric do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Nobles County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nobles County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 16 significant power outages in Nobles County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 11, 2025) left 1,158 customers (12.9% 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 14 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 78th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% 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.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–26, 2025) affected 112 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 11, 2025 | 1,158(12.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 6, 2025 | 1,152(12.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jun 19, 2015 | 736(8.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2025 | 591(6.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 22, 2015 | 445(4.9%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Nobles County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nobles 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 | |
| Nobles Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 7,060 | Not reporting | |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 7,018 | Not reporting | |
| City of Worthington - (MN) | Municipal | 5,547 | Not reporting | |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,895 | Reporting | |
| Adrian Public Utilities Comm | Municipal | 687 | Not reporting | |
| City of Round Lake - (MN) | Municipal | 276 | Not reporting | |
| City of Brewster - (MN) | Municipal | 273 | Not reporting | |
| City of Rushmore - (MN) | Municipal | 221 | 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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Nobles County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nobles County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nobles 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 Nobles County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Nobles Cooperative Electric, Federated Rural Electric Assn, City of Worthington - (MN) and 5 others provide electric service in Nobles County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Nobles County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 11, 2025. It peaked at 1,158 customers without power (12.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Nobles County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 16 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 min of power per year, and on 4 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nobles County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/nobles-county