Waseca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2019 | 62 hrs | 2,374 (28%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 20, 2018 | 63 hrs | 1,978 (24%) | Tornado |
| May 14, 2018 | 1 hrs | 1,745 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 4 hrs | 917 (11%) | Heavy Rain |
| May 5, 2023 | 3 hrs | 841 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Waseca County recorded 190 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Waseca County started April 11, 2019 (Winter Storm), lasting 62 hours and leaving up to 2,374 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Waseca County, with 30 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Waseca County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 69th 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 Waseca County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | B | 70th |
| Yellow Medicine County | B | 68th |
| Murray County | B | 68th |
| Ramsey County | B | 71st |
| Chisago County | B | 67th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Waseca County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Waseca County recorded 190 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Waseca County's reliability grade?
Waseca County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 69th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Waseca County?
The worst outage on record started April 11, 2019 (Winter Storm), lasting 62 hours and affecting up to 2,374 customers.