Washington 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 28, 2025 | 62 hrs | 28,463 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 57 hrs | 27,814 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1 hrs | 27,459 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 4 hrs | 22,718 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 22 hrs | 22,519 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Washington County recorded 1,066 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started July 28, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 62 hours and leaving up to 28,463 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 182 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County | C | 54th |
| Otter Tail County | C | 56th |
| Morrison County | C | 53rd |
| Carlton County | C | 50th |
| Hubbard County | C | 48th |
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 Washington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Washington County recorded 1,066 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started July 28, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 62 hours and affecting up to 28,463 customers.