Ramsey CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 28 hrs | 59,372 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 78 hrs | 36,431 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1 hrs | 35,828 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 21, 2024 | 21 hrs | 32,990 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 11 hrs | 30,736 (12%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ramsey County recorded 1,854 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ramsey County started July 20, 2023, lasting 28 hours and leaving up to 59,372 customers without power (23% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Ramsey County, with 327 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ramsey County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ramsey County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | B | 70th |
| Rice County | B | 72nd |
| Waseca County | B | 69th |
| Goodhue County | B | 73rd |
| Yellow Medicine County | B | 68th |
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 Ramsey County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ramsey County recorded 1,854 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Ramsey County's reliability grade?
Ramsey County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ramsey County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2023, lasting 28 hours and affecting up to 59,372 customers.