Steele County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | 4 hrs | 700 (4%) | Hail |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 39 hrs | 673 (4%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 3 hrs | 672 (4%) | Winter Storm |
| May 14, 2015 | 2 hrs | 651 (4%) | Unnamed event |
| May 14, 2015 | 0 hrs | 651 (4%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Steele County recorded 40 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Steele County started May 17, 2017 (Hail), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 700 customers without power (4% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Steele County, with 8 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Steele County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 96th 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 Steele County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | A | 96th |
| Faribault County | A | 97th |
| Watonwan County | A | 97th |
| Clay County | A | 95th |
| Mower County | A | 97th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Steele County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Steele County recorded 40 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Steele County's reliability grade?
Steele County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 96th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Steele County?
The worst outage on record started May 17, 2017 (Hail), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 700 customers.