Todd CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2016 | 68 hrs | 4,804 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 15, 2015 | 2 hrs | 4,203 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 30, 2016 | <1 hr | 2,815 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 hrs | 2,741 (20%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 8, 2017 | <1 hr | 2,547 (19%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Todd County recorded 430 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Todd County started July 21, 2016, lasting 68 hours and leaving up to 4,804 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Todd County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Todd County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Todd County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | C | 43rd |
| Beltrami County | C | 41st |
| Pipestone County | D | 38th |
| Koochiching County | C | 47th |
| Lake County | D | 38th |
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 Todd County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Todd County recorded 430 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Todd County's reliability grade?
Todd County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Todd County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2016, lasting 68 hours and affecting up to 4,804 customers.