Pine County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | 42 hrs | 9,417 (53%) | Hail |
| Dec 14, 2022 | 113 hrs | 6,335 (36%) | Heavy Snow |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,780 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 29 hrs | 4,558 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 9 hrs | 3,928 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pine County recorded 508 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pine County started May 31, 2022 (Hail), lasting 42 hours and leaving up to 9,417 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pine County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pine County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Pine County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | D | 38th |
| Pipestone County | D | 38th |
| Beltrami County | C | 41st |
| St. Louis County | C | 43rd |
| Todd County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pine County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pine County recorded 508 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Pine County's reliability grade?
Pine County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pine County?
The worst outage on record started May 31, 2022 (Hail), lasting 42 hours and affecting up to 9,417 customers.