Dodge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | 39 hrs | 3,852 (49%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 60 hrs | 3,059 (39%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 0 hrs | 2,562 (33%) | Hail |
| Nov 14, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,724 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,523 (19%) | Drought |
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).
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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 |
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.