Power Outage in Byron, MN
Last report: January 28, 2024
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Byron
To report a power outage in Byron, Minnesota, located in Olmsted County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
People's Energy Cooperative
MiEnergy Cooperative
Freeborn Mower Cooperative Services
Goodhue County Electric Cooperative
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 55920.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Olmsted County
Thunderstorm Wind. Numerous trees were blown down across Rochester. Power poles were snapped, creating several power outages across the city that affected more than 3,500 customers. One tree fell on a church, causing roof damage that allowed water to leak into the building.
July 23, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Trees were blown down on the southwest side of Rochester that also brought down some power lines. Over 1,200 customers lost power. The frame of a house was broken by the impact of a tree falling on it.
June 28, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Trees were blown down on the northeast side of Rochester that also brought down some power lines. Over 1,800 customers lost power.
June 28, 2022
A line of fast moving storms moved across portions of southeast Minnesota during the evening of May 30th. A 67 mph gust occurred just east of Whalan (Fillmore County) and at the Rochester (Olmsted County) airport. Trees and power lines were down in Preston (Fillmore County).
May 30, 2022
Two rounds of severe storms moved across southeast Minnesota on April 12th. The first round occurred in the afternoon as storms producing large hail moved across the area. Quarter sized hail fell from north of Racine (Mower County) east to near Winona (Winona County). A second round of severe storms occurred in the evening. An EF2 tornado moved through Taopi (Mower County), where homes were destroyed or severely damaged, grain bins were destroyed, cars were tossed or rolled, and trees and power lines were downed. Two people sustained injuries while sheltering from the storm when they became trapped under debris. An EF1 tornado occurred just southwest of Spring Valley (Fillmore County), damaging several farm outbuildings and trees. Two EF0 tornadoes occurred southwest of Lewiston (Winona County), where the damage was mainly to trees and one farm. The Mower County Board of Commissioners ratified an emergency declaration for Taopi and a state of emergency was declared for Fillmore County.
April 12, 2022
Power Outage Related Posts on X from Byron, Minnesota
TIPS: What to Do if Your Power Goes Out During a Blizzard https://t.co/XYrpsKZ1fU
@krocfm - February 21, 2023 21:25
TIPS: What to Do if Your Power Goes Out During a Blizzard https://t.co/wcDT4EnFNa
@KROCNews - February 21, 2023 21:11
Crews are looking into the power outage in NE #rochmn. 251 customers are affected. https://t.co/a3EbkpbKiA
@rpuoutages - February 10, 2023 21:08
We are aware of a power outage in NW #rochmn . Crews are looking into it currently. https://t.co/pq17xSK5l1
@rpuoutages - February 07, 2023 21:34
Hundreds Without Power After Storms Hit Rochester Area https://t.co/VU6tx07mOH
@krocfm - July 24, 2022 00:25