Nobles CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. This county ranks in the most reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset, based on 12 years of real DOE outage records: outages happen less often here, and when they do occur they tend to be resolved quickly compared to the rest of the country. Baseline outage risk is low, though a severe local storm can still occasionally cause a longer-than-usual outage regardless of the long-term track record.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,158 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 6, 2025 | <1 hr | 1,152 (13%) | Hail |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 2 hrs | 736 (8%) | Hail |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 3 hrs | 591 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 6 hrs | 445 (5%) | Hail |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Nobles County recorded 22 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nobles County started June 11, 2025, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 1,158 customers without power (13% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Nobles County, with 5 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nobles County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Nobles County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County | A | 98th |
| Martin County | A | 98th |
| Roseau County | A | 98th |
| Mower County | A | 97th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
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 Nobles County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Nobles County recorded 22 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Nobles County's reliability grade?
Nobles County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nobles County?
The worst outage on record started June 11, 2025, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 1,158 customers.