Kanabec 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,678 (38%) | Winter Weather |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,607 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 38 hrs | 2,280 (32%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 25 hrs | 1,607 (23%) | Winter Weather |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 7 hrs | 1,128 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Kanabec County recorded 181 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kanabec County started December 30, 2022 (Winter Weather), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,678 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Kanabec County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kanabec County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kanabec County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wright County | A | 85th |
| Anoka County | A | 85th |
| Kandiyohi County | A | 84th |
| Swift County | A | 87th |
| Blue Earth County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kanabec County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Kanabec County recorded 181 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Kanabec County's reliability grade?
Kanabec County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 85th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kanabec County?
The worst outage on record started December 30, 2022 (Winter Weather), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,678 customers.