Morrison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.