Stearns County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Stearns County, Minnesota share live outage data (Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and ALLETE, Inc. do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Stearns County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stearns County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 89 significant power outages in Stearns County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 16, 2022) came when a winter storm left 12,381 customers (15.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 57th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% 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 Stearns County has risen recently: about 1 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 18, 2025) affected 1,864 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 16, 2022 | 12,381(15.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 10–12, 2017 | 11,606(14.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 24–26, 2023 | 7,604(9.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2023 | 6,818(8.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 17–20, 2023 | 6,256(7.9%) | 4 | 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 Stearns County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stearns 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 Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 57,130 | Reporting | |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn | Cooperative | 28,917 | Not reporting | |
| Runestone Electric Assn | Cooperative | 15,469 | Not reporting | |
| Meeker Coop Light & Power Assn | Cooperative | 9,449 | Not reporting | |
| Kandiyohi Power Coop | Cooperative | 9,079 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sauk Centre - (MN) | Municipal | 2,445 | Not reporting | |
| Melrose Public Utilities | Municipal | 1,927 | 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
No Stearns County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Stearns County
St. Cloud, Sartell
Nearby counties
Stearns County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stearns County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stearns 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 Stearns County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, ALLETE, Inc., Wright-Hennepin Coop Elec Assn, Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn and 5 others provide electric service in Stearns County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Stearns County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 16, 2022. It peaked at 12,381 customers without power (15.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Stearns County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 89 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Stearns County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/stearns-county