Wright 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2016 | 22 hrs | 16,996 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 31 hrs | 13,803 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 5 hrs | 9,510 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 30, 2022 | 15 hrs | 8,071 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 7 hrs | 7,435 (11%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Wright County recorded 427 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wright County started July 5, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 16,996 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wright County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wright County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 85th 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 Wright County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kanabec County | A | 85th |
| Anoka County | A | 85th |
| Swift County | A | 87th |
| Blue Earth County | A | 87th |
| Kandiyohi County | A | 84th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wright County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Wright County recorded 427 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Wright County's reliability grade?
Wright County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 85th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wright County?
The worst outage on record started July 5, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 16,996 customers.