Emmet 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 | 403 hrs | 17,248 (59%) | Ice Storm |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 79 hrs | 6,522 (22%) | High Wind |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 55 hrs | 6,391 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 80 hrs | 6,390 (22%) | High Wind |
| Sep 21, 2018 | 11 hrs | 5,267 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Emmet County recorded 394 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Emmet County started March 29, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 403 hours and leaving up to 17,248 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Emmet County, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Emmet County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th 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 Emmet County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph County | F | 10th |
| Charlevoix County | F | 10th |
| Lenawee County | F | 10th |
| Monroe County | F | 9th |
| Jackson County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Emmet County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Emmet County recorded 394 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Emmet County's reliability grade?
Emmet County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Emmet County?
The worst outage on record started March 29, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 403 hours and affecting up to 17,248 customers.