Baraga CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 19, 2020 | 23 hrs | 1,689 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2023 | <1 hr | 1,273 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 7, 2017 | 22 hrs | 1,005 (21%) | Winter Weather |
| Nov 2, 2021 | 8 hrs | 951 (20%) | Winter Weather |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 54 hrs | 877 (18%) | Blizzard |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Baraga County, Michigan that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Baraga County recorded 251 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Baraga County started July 19, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 1,689 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Baraga County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Baraga County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Baraga County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ontonagon County | C | 47th |
| Chippewa County | C | 48th |
| Ingham County | C | 49th |
| Clinton County | C | 46th |
| Isabella County | C | 49th |
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 Baraga County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Baraga County recorded 251 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Baraga County's reliability grade?
Baraga County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Baraga County?
The worst outage on record started July 19, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 1,689 customers.