Wabasha County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Wabasha 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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Wabasha County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wabasha County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 112 significant power outages in Wabasha County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 6–8, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,557 customers (42.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 20th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wabasha County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 18, 2025) affected 126 customers (1.2%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 6–8, 2016 | 4,557(42.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 21–24, 2024 | 4,537(42.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 25–27, 2020 | 4,244(39.5%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 14–15, 2018 | 4,067(37.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 6, 2017 | 3,925(36.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Wabasha County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wabasha 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 | |
| People's Cooperative Services | Cooperative | 24,017 | Not reporting | |
| Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn | Cooperative | 5,282 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lake City - (MN) | Municipal | 3,374 | 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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Wabasha County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wabasha County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wabasha 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 Wabasha County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, People's Cooperative Services, Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn, City of Lake City - (MN) provide electric service in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Wabasha County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 6–8, 2016. It peaked at 4,557 customers without power (42.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wabasha County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 112 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wabasha County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/wabasha-county