Blue Earth County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 16 hrs | 10,374 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 1 hrs | 9,225 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 2 hrs | 8,688 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 1 hrs | 7,188 (20%) | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill |
| May 12, 2022 | 10 hrs | 5,847 (17%) | Funnel Cloud |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Blue Earth County recorded 245 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Blue Earth County started July 28, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 10,374 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Blue Earth County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Blue Earth County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 87th 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 Blue Earth County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County | A | 87th |
| Swift County | A | 87th |
| Stearns County | A | 87th |
| Wadena County | A | 88th |
| Lyon County | A | 88th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Blue Earth County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Blue Earth County recorded 245 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Blue Earth County's reliability grade?
Blue Earth County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Blue Earth County?
The worst outage on record started July 28, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 10,374 customers.