Barry CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2017 | 59 hrs | 21,659 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 38 hrs | 11,208 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2025 | 97 hrs | 11,046 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 21 hrs | 9,599 (23%) | High Wind |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 35 hrs | 8,931 (21%) | High Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Barry County recorded 624 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Barry County started July 7, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 59 hours and leaving up to 21,659 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Barry County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Barry County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Barry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lapeer County | F | 16th |
| Calhoun County | F | 16th |
| Mecosta County | F | 16th |
| St. Clair County | F | 17th |
| Kalamazoo County | F | 17th |
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 Barry County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Barry County recorded 624 outage events, averaging 4.9 hours each.
What is Barry County's reliability grade?
Barry County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Barry County?
The worst outage on record started July 7, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 59 hours and affecting up to 21,659 customers.