Sherburne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | 14 hrs | 11,080 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 5, 2021 | 2 hrs | 10,416 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 3 hrs | 9,959 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2 hrs | 9,922 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 1 hrs | 8,185 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sherburne County recorded 174 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sherburne County started August 27, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 11,080 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Sherburne County, with 27 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sherburne 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 Sherburne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Houston County | A | 91st |
| Scott County | A | 91st |
| Kittson County | A | 92nd |
| Renville County | A | 91st |
| Freeborn County | A | 92nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sherburne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sherburne County recorded 174 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Sherburne County's reliability grade?
Sherburne County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 91st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sherburne County?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 11,080 customers.