Brown County Power Outage History
2015–2024 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2015 | 4 hrs | 315 (2%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 14 hrs | 161 (1%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 1 hrs | 146 (1%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 14, 2021 | 0 hrs | 110 (1%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 9 hrs | 110 (1%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 10 years from 2015 to 2024, Brown County recorded 11 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brown County started June 22, 2015 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 315 customers without power (2% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Brown County, with 3 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brown County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 99th 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 Brown County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood County | A | 99th |
| Clearwater County | A | 99th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
| Roseau County | A | 98th |
| Martin County | A | 98th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Brown County?
Between 2015 and 2024, Brown County recorded 11 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Brown County's reliability grade?
Brown County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 99th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brown County?
The worst outage on record started June 22, 2015 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 315 customers.