Baraga CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Michigan
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
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 |
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).
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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 in Michigan
The top 3 counties in Michigan by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton County | B | 77th |
| Grand Traverse County | B | 70th |
| Bay County | B | 61st |
Least reliable counties in Michigan
The bottom 3 counties in Michigan by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ogemaw County | F | 1st |
| Oscoda County | F | 2nd |
| Alcona County | F | 2nd |
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.