Wilkin CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | 2 hrs | 664 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 12 hrs | 663 (18%) | Blizzard |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 3 hrs | 582 (16%) | High Wind |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 1 hrs | 540 (15%) | High Wind |
| Jul 25, 2017 | <1 hr | 537 (15%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wilkin County recorded 344 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wilkin County started May 30, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 664 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wilkin County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wilkin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wilkin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carver County | B | 78th |
| Lac qui Parle County | A | 80th |
| Benton County | A | 81st |
| Pope County | B | 77th |
| Chippewa County | A | 81st |
Most reliable counties in Minnesota
The top 3 counties in Minnesota by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater County | A | 99th |
| Brown County | A | 99th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Minnesota
The bottom 3 counties in Minnesota by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | F | 16th |
| Aitkin County | F | 18th |
| Itasca County | D | 25th |
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 Wilkin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wilkin County recorded 344 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Wilkin County's reliability grade?
Wilkin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 79th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wilkin County?
The worst outage on record started May 30, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 664 customers.