Waseca County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Waseca County, Minnesota share live outage data (Minnesota Valley Electric Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Waseca County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Waseca County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 95 significant power outages in Waseca County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 11–13, 2019) came when a winter storm left 2,374 customers (30% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 26th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% 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 Waseca County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 92 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 11–13, 2019 | 2,374(30%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 20–23, 2018 | 1,978(25%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 14, 2018 | 1,745(22%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2025 | 917(11.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 5–6, 2023 | 841(10.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Waseca County?
Electric companies with service territory in Waseca 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 | |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 12,126 | Not reporting | |
| City of Waseca - (MN) | Municipal | 4,224 | Not reporting | |
| City of Janesville - (MN) | Municipal | 1,209 | 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
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Waseca County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Waseca County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Waseca 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 Waseca County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric, City of Waseca - (MN) and 1 others provide electric service in Waseca County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Waseca County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 11–13, 2019. It peaked at 2,374 customers without power (30% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Waseca County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 95 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Waseca County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/waseca-county