Kandiyohi County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | 19 hrs | 6,530 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 12, 2022 | 27 hrs | 3,552 (13%) | Hail |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 23 hrs | 3,282 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 13, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,669 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 17 hrs | 2,534 (10%) | Hail |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Kandiyohi County recorded 130 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kandiyohi County started July 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 6,530 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Kandiyohi County, with 36 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kandiyohi County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kandiyohi County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Isanti County | A | 83rd |
| Lincoln County | A | 83rd |
| Anoka County | A | 85th |
| Kanabec County | A | 85th |
| Wright County | A | 85th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kandiyohi County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Kandiyohi County recorded 130 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Kandiyohi County's reliability grade?
Kandiyohi County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 84th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kandiyohi County?
The worst outage on record started July 26, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 6,530 customers.