Gladwin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | 54 hrs | 9,790 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 29, 2018 | 71 hrs | 8,161 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 3 hrs | 8,005 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| May 25, 2022 | 4 hrs | 7,972 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 21, 2017 | 8 hrs | 7,891 (35%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gladwin County recorded 776 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gladwin County started August 27, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 54 hours and leaving up to 9,790 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Gladwin County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gladwin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gladwin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston County | F | 8th |
| Sanilac County | F | 8th |
| Cass County | F | 9th |
| Hillsdale County | F | 7th |
| Lake County | F | 7th |
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 Gladwin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gladwin County recorded 776 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Gladwin County's reliability grade?
Gladwin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gladwin County?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 54 hours and affecting up to 9,790 customers.