Wabasha CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2016 | 27 hrs | 4,557 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 21, 2024 | 20 hrs | 4,537 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2020 | 3 hrs | 4,244 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 14, 2018 | 21 hrs | 4,067 (30%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 6, 2017 | 2 hrs | 3,925 (29%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wabasha County recorded 303 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wabasha County started July 6, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 4,557 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wabasha County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wabasha County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wabasha County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens County | B | 66th |
| Le Sueur County | B | 66th |
| Hennepin County | B | 66th |
| Rock County | B | 67th |
| Chisago County | B | 67th |
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 Wabasha County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wabasha County recorded 303 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Wabasha County's reliability grade?
Wabasha County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 66th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wabasha County?
The worst outage on record started July 6, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 4,557 customers.