Leelanau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | 3 hrs | 10,164 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 90 hrs | 8,475 (41%) | High Wind |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 50 hrs | 8,070 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 43 hrs | 7,709 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 1, 2020 | 40 hrs | 6,411 (31%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Leelanau County recorded 782 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Leelanau County started June 3, 2025, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 10,164 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Leelanau County, with 95 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Leelanau County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Leelanau County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Branch County | F | 13th |
| Ionia County | F | 12th |
| Montcalm County | F | 14th |
| Oakland County | F | 11th |
| Washtenaw County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Leelanau County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Leelanau County recorded 782 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Leelanau County's reliability grade?
Leelanau County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Leelanau County?
The worst outage on record started June 3, 2025, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 10,164 customers.