Livingston CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | 102 hrs | 38,504 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 4 hrs | 33,992 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 12, 2020 | <1 hr | 31,982 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 27 hrs | 30,678 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 3 hrs | 30,067 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Livingston County recorded 1,317 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Livingston County started August 12, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 102 hours and leaving up to 38,504 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Livingston County, with 212 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Livingston County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Livingston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sanilac County | F | 8th |
| Hillsdale County | F | 7th |
| Lake County | F | 7th |
| Gladwin County | F | 8th |
| Mackinac County | F | 7th |
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 Livingston County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Livingston County recorded 1,317 outage events, averaging 4.4 hours each.
What is Livingston County's reliability grade?
Livingston County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Livingston County?
The worst outage on record started August 12, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 102 hours and affecting up to 38,504 customers.