Koochiching CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 hr | 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 |
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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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.