Itasca County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | 54 hrs | 7,982 (34%) | Tornado |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 53 hrs | 7,095 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 108 hrs | 7,071 (30%) | Heat |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 22 hrs | 5,611 (24%) | Flash Flood |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 31 hrs | 4,578 (19%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Itasca County recorded 722 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Itasca County started May 31, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 54 hours and leaving up to 7,982 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Itasca County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Itasca County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th 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 Itasca County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Aitkin County | F | 18th |
| Cass County | F | 16th |
| Pine County | D | 37th |
| Lake County | D | 38th |
| Pipestone County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Itasca County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Itasca County recorded 722 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Itasca County's reliability grade?
Itasca County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Itasca County?
The worst outage on record started May 31, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 54 hours and affecting up to 7,982 customers.