Nicollet County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,533 (15%) | Blizzard |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 3 hrs | 2,533 (15%) | Blizzard |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 2 hrs | 2,343 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 2 hrs | 2,088 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 1 hrs | 1,989 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Nicollet County recorded 124 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nicollet County started March 11, 2025 (Blizzard), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,533 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Nicollet County, with 29 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nicollet County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 95th 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 Nicollet County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | A | 95th |
| Douglas County | A | 94th |
| Mille Lacs County | A | 94th |
| Marshall County | A | 96th |
| Olmsted County | A | 93rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Nicollet County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Nicollet County recorded 124 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Nicollet County's reliability grade?
Nicollet County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 95th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nicollet County?
The worst outage on record started March 11, 2025 (Blizzard), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,533 customers.