Hubbard CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.