Benzie County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Michigan
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2017 | 8 hrs | 10,566 (63%) | Unnamed event |
| May 24, 2017 | 6 hrs | 9,145 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 1, 2019 | 3 hrs | 8,742 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| May 31, 2018 | 6 hrs | 5,081 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 65 hrs | 4,936 (29%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Benzie County recorded 662 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Benzie County started July 7, 2017, lasting 8 hours and leaving up to 10,566 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
October has historically been the worst month for outages in Benzie County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Benzie County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Benzie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Manistee County | D | 30th |
| Mason County | D | 30th |
| Muskegon County | D | 31st |
| Macomb County | D | 25th |
| Allegan County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Benzie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Benzie County recorded 662 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Benzie County's reliability grade?
Benzie County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Benzie County?
The worst outage on record started July 7, 2017, lasting 8 hours and affecting up to 10,566 customers.