Stevens CountyPower Outage History
2020–2025 · Minnesota
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | 39 hrs | 3,612 (54%) | Hail |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 17 hrs | 2,778 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,434 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 2, 2025 | <1 hr | 2,045 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 18 hrs | 1,703 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 6 years from 2020 to 2025, Stevens County recorded 86 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stevens County started May 12, 2022 (Hail), lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 3,612 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Stevens County, with 21 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stevens County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th 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 Stevens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wabasha County | B | 66th |
| Le Sueur County | B | 66th |
| Hennepin County | B | 66th |
| Rock County | B | 67th |
| Chisago County | B | 67th |
Most reliable counties in Minnesota
The top 3 counties in Minnesota by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater County | A | 99th |
| Brown County | A | 99th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Minnesota
The bottom 3 counties in Minnesota by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | F | 16th |
| Aitkin County | F | 18th |
| Itasca County | D | 25th |
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 Stevens County?
Between 2020 and 2025, Stevens County recorded 86 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Stevens County's reliability grade?
Stevens County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stevens County?
The worst outage on record started May 12, 2022 (Hail), lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 3,612 customers.