Hubbard County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2016 | 69 hrs | 6,882 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 40 hrs | 4,518 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 84 hrs | 3,580 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 5 hrs | 2,860 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 2 hrs | 2,854 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hubbard County recorded 323 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hubbard County started July 21, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 6,882 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hubbard County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hubbard County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th 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 Hubbard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Koochiching County | C | 47th |
| Carlton County | C | 50th |
| Morrison County | C | 53rd |
| Todd County | C | 43rd |
| St. Louis County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hubbard County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hubbard County recorded 323 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Hubbard County's reliability grade?
Hubbard County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hubbard County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 6,882 customers.