Murray CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | 1 hrs | 3,967 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 88 hrs | 2,084 (32%) | Flood |
| Oct 19, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,657 (25%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 5 hrs | 1,655 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 20, 2015 | <1 hr | 1,645 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Murray County recorded 153 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Murray County started November 17, 2025, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 3,967 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Murray County, with 23 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Murray County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th 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 Murray County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Medicine County | B | 68th |
| Chisago County | B | 67th |
| Rock County | B | 67th |
| Hennepin County | B | 66th |
| Waseca County | B | 69th |
Most reliable counties in Minnesota
The top 3 counties in Minnesota by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater County | A | 99th |
| Brown County | A | 99th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Minnesota
The bottom 3 counties in Minnesota by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | F | 16th |
| Aitkin County | F | 18th |
| Itasca County | D | 25th |
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 Murray County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Murray County recorded 153 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Murray County's reliability grade?
Murray County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Murray County?
The worst outage on record started November 17, 2025, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 3,967 customers.