Gogebic County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Michigan
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2016 | 3 hrs | 7,636 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 3 hrs | 7,561 (62%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 14, 2020 | 1 hrs | 7,499 (61%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 57 hrs | 5,840 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 31, 2022 | 27 hrs | 5,795 (47%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gogebic County recorded 470 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gogebic County started April 16, 2016, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 7,636 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Gogebic County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gogebic County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Gogebic County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Midland County | D | 23rd |
| Montmorency County | D | 24th |
| Allegan County | D | 25th |
| Wexford County | D | 22nd |
| Newaygo County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gogebic County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gogebic County recorded 470 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Gogebic County's reliability grade?
Gogebic County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gogebic County?
The worst outage on record started April 16, 2016, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 7,636 customers.