Kalkaska CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2015 | 49 hrs | 9,531 (68%) | Hail |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 56 hrs | 5,816 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 80 hrs | 5,760 (41%) | High Wind |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 29 hrs | 4,133 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 9 hrs | 4,132 (29%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kalkaska County recorded 721 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kalkaska County started August 2, 2015 (Hail), lasting 49 hours and leaving up to 9,531 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Kalkaska County, with 91 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kalkaska County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kalkaska County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newaygo County | D | 22nd |
| Eaton County | F | 20th |
| Wexford County | D | 22nd |
| Midland County | D | 23rd |
| Gogebic County | D | 23rd |
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 Kalkaska County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kalkaska County recorded 721 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Kalkaska County's reliability grade?
Kalkaska County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kalkaska County?
The worst outage on record started August 2, 2015 (Hail), lasting 49 hours and affecting up to 9,531 customers.