Anoka County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | 11 hrs | 32,549 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 26 hrs | 19,537 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 26 hrs | 14,864 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 3 hrs | 14,204 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 3 hrs | 13,023 (8%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Anoka County recorded 657 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Anoka County started July 19, 2023, lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 32,549 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Anoka County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Anoka County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Anoka County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kanabec County | A | 85th |
| Wright County | A | 85th |
| Kandiyohi County | A | 84th |
| Isanti County | A | 83rd |
| Swift County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Anoka County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Anoka County recorded 657 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Anoka County's reliability grade?
Anoka County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 85th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Anoka County?
The worst outage on record started July 19, 2023, lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 32,549 customers.