Watonwan County, MN Power Outages
Utilities serving Watonwan 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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Watonwan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Watonwan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 15 significant power outages in Watonwan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 22, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 462 customers (10.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 79th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 15, 2024) affected 276 customers (6.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22, 2015 | 462(10.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 11, 2019 | 291(6.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 27, 2019 | 284(6.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Apr 3, 2020 | 280(6.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 3, 2024 | 278(6.5%) | 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 Watonwan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Watonwan 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 | |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 7,018 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Electric Assn | Cooperative | 5,969 | Not reporting | |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn | Cooperative | 4,566 | Not reporting | |
| City of St James - (MN) | Municipal | 2,262 | Not reporting | |
| City of Madelia - (MN) | Municipal | 1,272 | 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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Watonwan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Watonwan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Watonwan 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 Watonwan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Federated Rural Electric Assn, South Central Electric Assn, Brown County Rural Elec Assn and 2 others provide electric service in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Watonwan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 22, 2015. It peaked at 462 customers without power (10.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Watonwan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 15 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Watonwan County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/watonwan-county