Sibley County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Sibley County, Minnesota share live outage data (Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, BENCO Electric Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and McLeod Cooperative Power Assn do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Sibley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sibley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 135 significant power outages in Sibley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 29 – Apr 3, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,297 customers (47.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 47th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sibley County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 708 customers (10.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 3, 2015 | 3,297(47.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 5–11, 2015 | 3,113(45%) | 7 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jun 20–22, 2015 | 2,581(37.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 24–25, 2015 | 2,580(37.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 12–16, 2015 | 2,533(36.6%) | 5 | Hail and lightning |
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 Sibley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sibley 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 | |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 48,531 | Reporting | |
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,086 | Reporting | |
| McLeod Cooperative Power Assn | Cooperative | 7,089 | Not reporting | |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 4,566 | Not reporting | |
| City of Le Sueur - (MN) | Municipal | 2,346 | Not reporting | |
| Renville-Sibley Coop Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 1,890 | Not reporting | |
| City of Arlington - (MN) | Municipal | 1,147 | Not reporting | |
| City of Winthrop - (MN) | Municipal | 792 | 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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Sibley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sibley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sibley 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 Sibley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, BENCO Electric Cooperative, McLeod Cooperative Power Assn and 5 others provide electric service in Sibley County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Sibley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 29 – Apr 3, 2015. It peaked at 3,297 customers without power (47.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Sibley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 135 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sibley County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/sibley-county