Winona County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Winona County, Minnesota share live outage data (MiEnergy Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and People's Cooperative Services do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Winona County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Winona County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 91 significant power outages in Winona County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 1, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,068 customers (18.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 55th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Winona County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 20, 2025) affected 1,337 customers (6.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 1, 2023 | 4,068(18.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 10, 2025 | 3,400(15.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 12, 2025 | 3,393(15.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Oct 18, 2024 | 3,387(15.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 25–26, 2025 | 3,382(15.6%) | 2 | 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 Winona County?
Electric companies with service territory in Winona 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 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,405 | Reporting | |
| City of St Charles - (MN) | Municipal | 1,904 | 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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Winona County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Winona County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Winona 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 Winona County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, People's Cooperative Services, MiEnergy Cooperative, City of St Charles - (MN) provide electric service in Winona County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Winona County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 1, 2023. It peaked at 4,068 customers without power (18.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Winona County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 91 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Winona County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/winona-county