Scott County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2024 | 1 hrs | 24,158 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2021 | 0 hrs | 22,804 (36%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 0 hrs | 19,101 (30%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 0 hrs | 12,704 (20%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 17 hrs | 10,366 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scott County recorded 319 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scott County started January 23, 2024, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 24,158 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Scott County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scott County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 91st 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 Scott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Houston County | A | 91st |
| Renville County | A | 91st |
| Polk County | A | 90th |
| Sherburne County | A | 91st |
| Mahnomen County | A | 90th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Scott County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scott County recorded 319 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Scott County's reliability grade?
Scott County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 91st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The worst outage on record started January 23, 2024, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 24,158 customers.