Clare County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Michigan
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 | 87 hrs | 16,368 (90%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 58 hrs | 16,316 (90%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 20, 2019 | 4 hrs | 13,866 (76%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 52 hrs | 11,895 (66%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 78 hrs | 10,530 (58%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clare County recorded 863 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clare County started December 28, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 87 hours and leaving up to 16,368 customers without power (90% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clare County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clare County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd 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 Clare County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alcona County | F | 2nd |
| Oscoda County | F | 2nd |
| Arenac County | F | 3rd |
| Iosco County | F | 3rd |
| Cheboygan County | F | 3rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clare County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clare County recorded 863 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Clare County's reliability grade?
Clare County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clare County?
The worst outage on record started December 28, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 87 hours and affecting up to 16,368 customers.