Genesee 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 12, 2021 | 5 hrs | 26,420 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2021 | <1 hr | 25,859 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 90 hrs | 25,854 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 119 hrs | 24,417 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 15, 2025 | 7 hrs | 22,767 (8%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Genesee County recorded 1,769 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Genesee County started August 12, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 26,420 customers without power (10% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Genesee County, with 235 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Genesee County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Genesee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa County | C | 43rd |
| Tuscola County | C | 43rd |
| Dickinson County | C | 42nd |
| Clinton County | C | 46th |
| Ontonagon County | C | 47th |
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 Genesee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Genesee County recorded 1,769 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Genesee County's reliability grade?
Genesee County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Genesee County?
The worst outage on record started August 12, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 26,420 customers.