Morrison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | 32 hrs | 6,210 (31%) | Hail |
| Nov 6, 2022 | 4 hrs | 6,021 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 9 hrs | 5,889 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 14, 2021 | 3 hrs | 5,073 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 5 hrs | 4,392 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Morrison County recorded 521 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morrison County started May 13, 2022 (Hail), lasting 32 hours and leaving up to 6,210 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Morrison County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morrison County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd 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 Morrison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County | C | 54th |
| Washington County | C | 55th |
| Otter Tail County | C | 56th |
| Carlton County | C | 50th |
| Hubbard County | C | 48th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morrison County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Morrison County recorded 521 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Morrison County's reliability grade?
Morrison County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morrison County?
The worst outage on record started May 13, 2022 (Hail), lasting 32 hours and affecting up to 6,210 customers.