Goodhue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2018 | 3 hrs | 6,751 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 15 hrs | 6,448 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 27 hrs | 4,897 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 6, 2016 | 18 hrs | 4,896 (21%) | Tornado |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2 hrs | 4,308 (18%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Goodhue County recorded 353 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Goodhue County started March 29, 2018, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 6,751 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Goodhue County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Goodhue County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Goodhue County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rice County | B | 72nd |
| Ramsey County | B | 71st |
| Dodge County | B | 70th |
| Norman County | B | 76th |
| Waseca County | B | 69th |
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 Goodhue County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Goodhue County recorded 353 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Goodhue County's reliability grade?
Goodhue County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Goodhue County?
The worst outage on record started March 29, 2018, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 6,751 customers.