Steele County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Steele 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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Steele County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Steele County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 32 significant power outages in Steele County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 17, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 700 customers (4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 73rd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in Steele County has fallen recently: about 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 25, 2025) affected 308 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 17, 2017 | 700(4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 11–13, 2019 | 673(3.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 14, 2015 | 651(3.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 29, 2025 | 570(3.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 16, 2021 | 396(2.3%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Steele County?
Electric companies with service territory in Steele 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 | |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 21,327 | Not reporting | |
| City of Owatonna - (MN) | Municipal | 12,652 | Not reporting | |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 12,126 | Not reporting | |
| City of Blooming Prairie - (MN) | Municipal | 1,042 | 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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Steele County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Steele County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Steele 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 Steele County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, City of Owatonna - (MN), Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric and 1 others provide electric service in Steele County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Steele County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 17, 2017. It peaked at 700 customers without power (4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Steele County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Steele County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/steele-county