Kent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2017 | 79 hrs | 110,606 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 115 hrs | 96,039 (21%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 109 hrs | 62,764 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 68 hrs | 58,014 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 20 hrs | 49,089 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kent County recorded 2,671 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kent County started July 7, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 79 hours and leaving up to 110,606 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Kent County, with 365 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kent County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Kent County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Huron County | D | 35th |
| Menominee County | D | 35th |
| Alpena County | D | 34th |
| Shiawassee County | D | 36th |
| Iron County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kent County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kent County recorded 2,671 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Kent County's reliability grade?
Kent County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kent County?
The worst outage on record started July 7, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 79 hours and affecting up to 110,606 customers.