Kalkaska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.