Koochiching County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2024 | 2 hrs | 4,815 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,529 (26%) | Heavy Snow |
| Aug 7, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,210 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 29, 2015 | 3 hrs | 2,195 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 18, 2016 | 49 hrs | 2,124 (22%) | Heavy Snow |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Koochiching County recorded 305 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Koochiching County started June 17, 2024, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 4,815 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Koochiching County, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Koochiching County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Koochiching County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hubbard County | C | 48th |
| Carlton County | C | 50th |
| Todd County | C | 43rd |
| St. Louis County | C | 43rd |
| Morrison County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Koochiching County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Koochiching County recorded 305 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Koochiching County's reliability grade?
Koochiching County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Koochiching County?
The worst outage on record started June 17, 2024, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 4,815 customers.