UPDATE: Storm Restoration Updates

7-29-2025, 11:30 am
Destructive storms moved through the region again last night, bringing heavy rain, hail, and 65 mph winds, and causing over 140,000 Xcel Energy customers to lose power.

Over 2,000 crew members will be deployed today across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, with additional crews coming in from other regions as needed to assist in restoration efforts. The very large number of individual outages affecting a few customers each have led to longer restoration estimates for some customers.

Visit the Outage Map for updated outage details throughout the day and make sure your account information and communications preferences are up to date through the Xcel Energy website.

Build a Home Emergency Kit

We encourage you to prepare for an electric outage by keeping phones and other devices charged and building an outage kit with items that do not require electricity, including:

• Battery-powered radio
• Flashlights  
• Batteries  
• Backup phone chargers  
• A phone that does not require electricity
• Non-electric alarm clock  
• Bottled water and non-perishable food  
• Manual can opener  
• First aid kit  
• Extension cords (for partial outages)  
• Manufacturer’s instructions on how to manually open power-operated doors (eg garage doors)  
• Xcel Energy phone numbers – (800) 895-1999 for residential or (800) 481-4700 for business

More tips for how to prepare for an outage are available here.

Report an Outage  

You can help Xcel Energy get a jump on power restoration by reporting outages. There are several ways to report outages:

• Through the Xcel Energy mobile app, available in the Apple App Store opens in a new windowand through Google Play opens in a new window.  
• Online at xcelenergy.com/Out.  
• Via text by texting OUT to 98936 to report an outage, or text STAT to the same number to check the status of a power outage  
• By calling 1-800-895-1999 and following the prompts—the automated phone reporting system lets customers report outages in less than 60 seconds.

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UPDATE: City Monitoring Storm Damage Calls, Will Dispatch Crews As Needed

7-28-2025, 10:04 pm
The City is aware of a few trees down and arcing power lines. On-call staff are monitoring calls and dispatching crews as needed. If you are without power or see downed power lines, contact Xcel Energy at 800-895-4999 or www.xcelenergy.com. For your own safety, do not approach downed power lines.

To be prepared, read on for information about downed trees and power lines, power outages, and managing storm debris.

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UPDATE: Severe Weather Predicted For Evening Of July 28

7-28-2025, 5:20 pm
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center shows an elevated risk of severe weather tonight. Tune in to local TV/radio for information on any severe weather warnings or watches. Severe weather sirens are intended to alert people who are outdoors and may not be heard in-doors. 

To be prepared, read on for information about downed trees and power lines, power outages, and managing storm debris.

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UPDATE: July 27 Storm Update - Information For Residents

7-28-2025, 12:50 pm
On the evening of July 27, 2025, a storm passed through Golden Valley, downing trees and causing power outages.

The City’s main priorities after major storms are to clear streets and right-of-ways of downed trees and storm debris, maintain the safety of public property, and monitor Bassett Creek for significant obstructions.

Downed and damaged trees on private property, or downed limbs originating from trees on private property, are the responsibility of the property owner.

If you have storm debris on your property, contact your garbage hauler or a tree removal service for assistance. You will find information about yard waste disposal sites on the City website at www.goldenvalleymn.gov/325/Yard-Waste-Disposal.

If you have questions about a downed tree in Golden Valley obstructing the right-of-way or Bassett Creek, contact Golden Valley Public Works at 763-593-3962.

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Xcel Energy Working To Restore Power After Sunday's Storm

7-28-2025, 10 am
Xcel Energy crews are working to assess damage and safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible as storms last evening brought in lightning, heavy rain, hail and winds over 60 miles per hour.

Electric outages are currently affecting about 39,000 customers across Minnesota, with the majority of them in the Twin Cities metro. Visit the Outage Map for an updated count throughout the day. Customers who are experiencing outages should check for damage to their mast, which is the electric service connection to their home or business. If the mast is damaged, a licensed electrician must make repairs and it must be inspected before service can be restored. See the Outage Checklist for more information.

Workers are in the field and working to safely restore power as quickly as possible. As they work, the company reminds everyone else to stay away from downed or sagging power lines. Always assume an electric line, even one on the ground, is energized and dangerous. Never touch or move a downed power line; instead, leave the area and report it immediately by calling 1-800-895-1999.

Xcel Energy knows losing power is difficult and the company thanks customers for their patience and support of its crews.

Report an outage or get updates

Customers can help Xcel Energy get a jump on power restoration by reporting outages. To report an outage:

• Use the Xcel Energy mobile app  
• Visit www.xcelenergy.com/out  
• Call 1-800-895-1999 and follow the automated prompts

Customers can also access the most recent updates about an outage using the mobile app or by visiting the Outage Map, which displays the number of customers out and the anticipated restoration time if available.