Stearns CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. This county ranks in the most reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset, based on 12 years of real DOE outage records: outages happen less often here, and when they do occur they tend to be resolved quickly compared to the rest of the country. Baseline outage risk is low, though a severe local storm can still occasionally cause a longer-than-usual outage regardless of the long-term track record.
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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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.