Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2023 | 118 hrs | 47,981 (47%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 1 hrs | 42,970 (42%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 109 hrs | 32,890 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 1 hrs | 32,511 (32%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 5 hrs | 22,974 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 1,001 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started February 23, 2023 (Ice Storm), lasting 118 hours and leaving up to 47,981 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 151 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien County | F | 11th |
| Charlevoix County | F | 10th |
| Washtenaw County | F | 11th |
| St. Joseph County | F | 10th |
| Emmet County | F | 10th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 1,001 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started February 23, 2023 (Ice Storm), lasting 118 hours and affecting up to 47,981 customers.