Clay County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | 1 hrs | 6,436 (19%) | Flood |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 6 hrs | 3,126 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 15 hrs | 3,018 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 13, 2016 | 0 hrs | 2,958 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,606 (8%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Clay County recorded 85 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started May 23, 2023 (Flood), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 6,436 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 15 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 95th 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 Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nicollet County | A | 95th |
| Douglas County | A | 94th |
| Mille Lacs County | A | 94th |
| Marshall County | A | 96th |
| Steele County | A | 96th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clay County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Clay County recorded 85 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 95th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started May 23, 2023 (Flood), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 6,436 customers.