Clinton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | 96 hrs | 8,893 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 2 hrs | 8,719 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 12, 2021 | 4 hrs | 5,954 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 14, 2018 | 13 hrs | 4,823 (11%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 48 hrs | 4,748 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clinton County recorded 413 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clinton County started August 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 96 hours and leaving up to 8,893 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clinton County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clinton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Clinton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ontonagon County | C | 47th |
| Baraga County | C | 48th |
| Chippewa County | C | 48th |
| Ingham County | C | 49th |
| Ottawa County | C | 43rd |
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 Clinton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clinton County recorded 413 outage events, averaging 4.6 hours each.
What is Clinton County's reliability grade?
Clinton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The worst outage on record started August 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 96 hours and affecting up to 8,893 customers.