Crawford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 | 408 hrs | 10,889 (82%) | Ice Storm |
| Dec 5, 2017 | 9 hrs | 5,904 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 49 hrs | 5,683 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 25, 2015 | 2 hrs | 5,506 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 86 hrs | 5,233 (39%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crawford County recorded 781 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crawford County started March 29, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 408 hours and leaving up to 10,889 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Crawford County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crawford County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Crawford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Otsego County | F | 4th |
| Cheboygan County | F | 3rd |
| Iosco County | F | 3rd |
| Arenac County | F | 3rd |
| Roscommon County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Crawford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crawford County recorded 781 outage events, averaging 4.4 hours each.
What is Crawford County's reliability grade?
Crawford County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The worst outage on record started March 29, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 408 hours and affecting up to 10,889 customers.