Power Outage in Blue Earth, MN

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Last report: August 24, 2024

Here's How to Report Power Outage in Blue Earth

To report a power outage in Blue Earth, Minnesota, located in Faribault County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:

BENCO Electric Cooperative

Blue Earth Light & Water

Federated Rural Electric

Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services

Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric

Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 56013.

Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Faribault County

Ice Storm. Calls to dispatch centers revealed slippery roads and a few power outages.

January 02, 2023

Blizzard. A mixture of rain and freezing rain started Wednesday afternoon across the county. As much colder air arrived, temperatures dropped quickly which changed the mixture of precipitation over to snow. The snow became heavy by the late afternoon. By early evening, blizzard conditions developed and continued through the evening. Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph were frequently achieved during the height of the storm.||Due to the ice, snow, and high winds, several jurisdictions lost electricity due to downed power poles and lines. Faribault County���s electrical infrastructure experienced significant damage. Estimated costs were around 120k.

December 23, 2020

Tornado. This is the continuation of the Martin County tornado that continued into Faribault County before dissipating in a field approximately 1.2 miles east of the county line. Most of the damage was associated with downed trees and power lines. Maximum width was 70 yards with an EF0 rating based on damage.

September 20, 2018

Thunderstorm Wind. Several large trees blew down, which damaged three homes and a garage. Power lines were also blown down due to falling trees.

June 12, 2013

Thunderstorm Wind. A few trees were blown down in Wells, Minnesota. Power outages also occurred.

September 04, 2012

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