Charlevoix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 | 407 hrs | 12,108 (61%) | Ice Storm |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 79 hrs | 8,363 (42%) | High Wind |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 84 hrs | 5,698 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 2 hrs | 5,467 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 21, 2018 | 11 hrs | 4,515 (23%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Charlevoix County recorded 754 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Charlevoix County started March 29, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 407 hours and leaving up to 12,108 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Charlevoix County, with 95 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Charlevoix County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Charlevoix County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph County | F | 10th |
| Emmet County | F | 10th |
| Jackson County | F | 11th |
| Berrien County | F | 11th |
| Lenawee County | F | 10th |
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 Charlevoix County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Charlevoix County recorded 754 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Charlevoix County's reliability grade?
Charlevoix County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Charlevoix County?
The worst outage on record started March 29, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 407 hours and affecting up to 12,108 customers.