Dakota County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 42 hrs | 21,324 (11%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1 hrs | 20,538 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 1 hrs | 20,486 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 1 hrs | 18,971 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 0 hrs | 17,679 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dakota County recorded 1,074 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dakota County started April 1, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 42 hours and leaving up to 21,324 customers without power (11% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Dakota County, with 190 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dakota 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 Dakota County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stearns County | A | 87th |
| Blue Earth County | A | 87th |
| Wadena County | A | 88th |
| Swift County | A | 87th |
| Lyon County | A | 88th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Dakota County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dakota County recorded 1,074 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Dakota County's reliability grade?
Dakota County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dakota County?
The worst outage on record started April 1, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 42 hours and affecting up to 21,324 customers.