Roseau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2020 | 0 hrs | 683 (8%) | Funnel Cloud |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 1 hrs | 683 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 2, 2020 | 0 hrs | 583 (7%) | Frost/Freeze |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 2 hrs | 431 (5%) | Drought |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 2 hrs | 258 (3%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 6 years from 2020 to 2025, Roseau County recorded 12 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Roseau County started June 17, 2020 (Funnel Cloud), lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 683 customers without power (8% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Roseau County, with 5 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Roseau County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th 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 Roseau County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Martin County | A | 98th |
| Fillmore County | A | 98th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
| Nobles County | A | 98th |
| Brown County | A | 99th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Roseau County?
Between 2020 and 2025, Roseau County recorded 12 outage events, averaging 4.9 hours each.
What is Roseau County's reliability grade?
Roseau County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Roseau County?
The worst outage on record started June 17, 2020 (Funnel Cloud), lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 683 customers.