Martin County Power Outage History
2014–2017 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2015 | 6 hrs | 1,248 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 6 hrs | 562 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 14, 2016 | 1 hrs | 524 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 1 hrs | 511 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 2 hrs | 503 (5%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 4 years from 2014 to 2017, Martin County recorded 11 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Martin County started January 5, 2015, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 1,248 customers without power (12% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Martin County, with 2 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Martin County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th 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 Martin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County | A | 98th |
| Roseau County | A | 98th |
| Nobles County | A | 98th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
| Mower County | A | 97th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Martin County?
Between 2014 and 2017, Martin County recorded 11 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Martin County's reliability grade?
Martin County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Martin County?
The worst outage on record started January 5, 2015, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 1,248 customers.