Sherburne County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Sherburne County, Minnesota share live outage data (East Central Energy, Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Connexus Energy do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Sherburne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sherburne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 93 significant power outages in Sherburne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 25–27, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,080 customers (26.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 25 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 58th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sherburne County has risen recently: about 1 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 1,945 customers (4.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25–27, 2024 | 11,080(26.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 4–5, 2021 | 10,416(25%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 27, 2023 | 9,959(23.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 18–21, 2023 | 9,922(23.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 23, 2024 | 8,185(19.7%) | 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 Sherburne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sherburne 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 | |
| Connexus Energy | Cooperative | 148,716 | Not reporting | |
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 68,191 | Reporting | |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 57,130 | Reporting | |
| City of Elk River | Municipal | 13,610 | Not reporting | |
| Princeton Public Utils Comm | Municipal | 2,958 | 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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Sherburne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sherburne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sherburne 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 Sherburne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Connexus Energy, East Central Energy, Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn and 2 others provide electric service in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Sherburne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 25–27, 2024. It peaked at 11,080 customers without power (26.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Sherburne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 93 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sherburne County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/sherburne-county