Fillmore 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 | 10 hrs | 759 (9%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 2 hrs | 748 (9%) | Drought |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 2 hrs | 748 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 1 hrs | 747 (9%) | Drought |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 2 hrs | 690 (8%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fillmore County recorded 32 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fillmore County started December 16, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 10 hours and leaving up to 759 customers without power (9% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fillmore County, with 8 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fillmore County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th 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 Fillmore County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Martin County | A | 98th |
| Roseau County | A | 98th |
| Nobles County | A | 98th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
| Mower County | A | 97th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fillmore County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fillmore County recorded 32 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Fillmore County's reliability grade?
Fillmore County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fillmore County?
The worst outage on record started December 16, 2021 (Winter Storm), lasting 10 hours and affecting up to 759 customers.