Yellow Medicine CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Minnesota
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2020 | 27 hrs | 1,654 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 17, 2017 | 4 hrs | 1,077 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 15, 2025 | <1 hr | 1,056 (24%) | Blizzard |
| Oct 22, 2019 | 7 hrs | 972 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| May 12, 2022 | 16 hrs | 726 (17%) | Hail |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Yellow Medicine County recorded 187 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Yellow Medicine County started August 8, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 1,654 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Yellow Medicine County, with 30 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Yellow Medicine County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th 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 Yellow Medicine County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Murray County | B | 68th |
| Chisago County | B | 67th |
| Rock County | B | 67th |
| Waseca County | B | 69th |
| Hennepin County | B | 66th |
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 Yellow Medicine County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Yellow Medicine County recorded 187 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Yellow Medicine County's reliability grade?
Yellow Medicine County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Yellow Medicine County?
The worst outage on record started August 8, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 1,654 customers.