Wadena County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | 23 hrs | 2,087 (23%) | Tornado |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 3 hrs | 2,062 (23%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1 hrs | 1,613 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 9 hrs | 1,415 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 1 hrs | 1,414 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wadena County recorded 140 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wadena County started May 13, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 2,087 customers without power (23% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wadena County, with 17 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wadena County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 88th 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 Wadena County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | A | 88th |
| Stearns County | A | 87th |
| Dakota County | A | 87th |
| Blue Earth County | A | 87th |
| Swift County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wadena County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wadena County recorded 140 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Wadena County's reliability grade?
Wadena County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 88th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wadena County?
The worst outage on record started May 13, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 2,087 customers.