Stearns 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 16, 2022 | 2 hrs | 12,381 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 35 hrs | 11,606 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 15 hrs | 7,604 (10%) | Hail |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2 hrs | 6,818 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 2 hrs | 6,256 (8%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stearns County recorded 371 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stearns County started January 16, 2022, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 12,381 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Stearns County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stearns County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 87th 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 Stearns County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County | A | 87th |
| Blue Earth County | A | 87th |
| Wadena County | A | 88th |
| Swift County | A | 87th |
| Lyon County | A | 88th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Stearns County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stearns County recorded 371 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Stearns County's reliability grade?
Stearns County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stearns County?
The worst outage on record started January 16, 2022, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 12,381 customers.