Carver CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2024 | <1 hr | 9,060 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 19, 2024 | <1 hr | 9,052 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 11 hrs | 8,869 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 16, 2021 | <1 hr | 8,076 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 23, 2021 | <1 hr | 7,102 (15%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Carver County recorded 424 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carver County started January 23, 2024, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 9,060 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Carver County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carver County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Carver County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pope County | B | 77th |
| Wilkin County | B | 79th |
| Red Lake County | B | 77th |
| Norman County | B | 76th |
| Lac qui Parle County | A | 80th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Carver County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Carver County recorded 424 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Carver County's reliability grade?
Carver County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 78th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carver County?
The worst outage on record started January 23, 2024, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 9,060 customers.