Isanti County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | 34 hrs | 7,884 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 30, 2022 | 44 hrs | 7,720 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 6 hrs | 3,529 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 0 hrs | 3,099 (15%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 5 hrs | 2,276 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Isanti County recorded 158 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Isanti County started August 27, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 34 hours and leaving up to 7,884 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Isanti County, with 25 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Isanti County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Isanti County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kandiyohi County | A | 84th |
| Lincoln County | A | 83rd |
| Anoka County | A | 85th |
| Grant County | A | 82nd |
| Kanabec County | A | 85th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Isanti County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Isanti County recorded 158 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Isanti County's reliability grade?
Isanti County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Isanti County?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 34 hours and affecting up to 7,884 customers.