Pope County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2018 | 0 hrs | 4,005 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,825 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2023 | 4 hrs | 2,582 (31%) | Flood |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 5 hrs | 1,792 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 12 hrs | 1,756 (21%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Pope County recorded 158 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pope County started January 25, 2018, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 4,005 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pope County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pope County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th 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 Pope County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lake County | B | 77th |
| Norman County | B | 76th |
| Carver County | B | 78th |
| Wilkin County | B | 79th |
| Lac qui Parle County | A | 80th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pope County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Pope County recorded 158 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Pope County's reliability grade?
Pope County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pope County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2018, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 4,005 customers.