Le Sueur County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2024 | 1 hrs | 5,097 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 0 hrs | 4,917 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2021 | 0 hrs | 4,913 (37%) | Hail |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 0 hrs | 3,408 (26%) | Winter Weather |
| Nov 10, 2019 | 3 hrs | 3,287 (25%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Le Sueur County recorded 373 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Le Sueur County started January 23, 2024, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 5,097 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Le Sueur County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Le Sueur County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th 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 Le Sueur County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens County | B | 66th |
| Wabasha County | B | 66th |
| Hennepin County | B | 66th |
| Rock County | B | 67th |
| Chisago County | B | 67th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Le Sueur County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Le Sueur County recorded 373 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Le Sueur County's reliability grade?
Le Sueur County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Le Sueur County?
The worst outage on record started January 23, 2024, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 5,097 customers.