Houston County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,887 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 4 hrs | 2,887 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 7 hrs | 2,871 (36%) | Hail |
| May 21, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,871 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 2 hrs | 2,865 (36%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Houston County recorded 83 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Houston County started June 15, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,887 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Houston County, with 17 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Houston County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 91st 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 Houston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Scott County | A | 91st |
| Sherburne County | A | 91st |
| Renville County | A | 91st |
| Polk County | A | 90th |
| Mahnomen County | A | 90th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Houston County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Houston County recorded 83 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Houston County's reliability grade?
Houston County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 91st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Houston County?
The worst outage on record started June 15, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,887 customers.