Olmsted County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Olmsted 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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Olmsted County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Olmsted County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 90 significant power outages in Olmsted County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 21–22, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,643 customers (10% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 62nd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Olmsted County has risen recently: about 1 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 31, 2025) affected 2,407 customers (3.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21–22, 2024 | 7,643(10%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 7,414(9.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 5, 2025 | 6,014(7.9%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Mar 26, 2025 | 5,913(7.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 29, 2025 | 5,045(6.6%) | 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 Olmsted County?
Electric companies with service territory in Olmsted 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 | |
| Rochester Public Utilities | Municipal | 60,963 | 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 | Not reporting | |
| Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 5,282 | 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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Olmsted County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Olmsted County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Olmsted 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 Olmsted County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Rochester Public Utilities, People's Cooperative Services, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative and 2 others provide electric service in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Olmsted County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 21–22, 2024. It peaked at 7,643 customers without power (10% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Olmsted County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 90 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Olmsted County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/olmsted-county