Crow Wing County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | 68 hrs | 14,167 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 46 hrs | 11,080 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 61 hrs | 10,842 (21%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 18 hrs | 6,525 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 1 hrs | 6,224 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crow Wing County recorded 479 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crow Wing County started May 30, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 68 hours and leaving up to 14,167 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Crow Wing County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crow Wing County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th 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 Crow Wing County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Morrison County | C | 53rd |
| Washington County | C | 55th |
| Otter Tail County | C | 56th |
| Carlton County | C | 50th |
| Hubbard County | C | 48th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Crow Wing County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crow Wing County recorded 479 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Crow Wing County's reliability grade?
Crow Wing County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crow Wing County?
The worst outage on record started May 30, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 68 hours and affecting up to 14,167 customers.