Pipestone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | 1 hrs | 4,235 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 6 hrs | 4,044 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 22, 2019 | 4 hrs | 3,288 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 8 hrs | 2,970 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 103 hrs | 2,888 (40%) | Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pipestone County recorded 276 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pipestone County started November 17, 2025, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 4,235 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pipestone County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pipestone County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th 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 Pipestone County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | D | 38th |
| Pine County | D | 37th |
| Beltrami County | C | 41st |
| St. Louis County | C | 43rd |
| Todd County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pipestone County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pipestone County recorded 276 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Pipestone County's reliability grade?
Pipestone County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pipestone County?
The worst outage on record started November 17, 2025, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 4,235 customers.