Dodge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | 39 hrs | 3,852 (49%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 60 hrs | 3,059 (39%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 26, 2017 | <1 hr | 2,562 (33%) | Hail |
| Nov 14, 2019 | <1 hr | 1,724 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,523 (19%) | Drought |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dodge County recorded 222 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dodge County started December 16, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 3,852 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Dodge County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dodge County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Dodge County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County | B | 71st |
| Waseca County | B | 69th |
| Rice County | B | 72nd |
| Yellow Medicine County | B | 68th |
| Goodhue County | B | 73rd |
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 Dodge County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dodge County recorded 222 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Dodge County's reliability grade?
Dodge County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dodge County?
The worst outage on record started December 16, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 3,852 customers.