Polk County Power Outage History
2020–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | 4 hrs | 4,470 (23%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 14 hrs | 4,006 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 2 hrs | 2,473 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 8 hrs | 2,331 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 1 hrs | 1,751 (9%) | Flood |
Over the 6 years from 2020 to 2025, Polk County recorded 106 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Polk County started April 2, 2020 (Winter Storm), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 4,470 customers without power (23% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Polk County, with 18 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Polk County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 90th 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 Polk County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen County | A | 90th |
| Renville County | A | 91st |
| Scott County | A | 91st |
| Houston County | A | 91st |
| Sherburne County | A | 91st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Polk County?
Between 2020 and 2025, Polk County recorded 106 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Polk County's reliability grade?
Polk County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 90th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Polk County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2020 (Winter Storm), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 4,470 customers.