Luce CountyPower Outage History
2019–2025 · Michigan
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2024 | 7 hrs | 1,838 (39%) | Hail |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 hrs | 1,524 (32%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 43 hrs | 1,456 (31%) | Winter Storm |
| May 1, 2021 | 6 hrs | 1,437 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 4, 2023 | <1 hr | 1,422 (30%) | Winter Weather |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Luce County recorded 231 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Luce County started June 29, 2024 (Hail), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 1,838 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Luce County, with 43 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Luce County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th 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 Luce County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft County | C | 57th |
| Delta County | C | 60th |
| Bay County | B | 61st |
| Presque Isle County | C | 54th |
| Saginaw County | C | 52nd |
Most reliable counties in Michigan
The top 3 counties in Michigan by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton County | B | 77th |
| Grand Traverse County | B | 70th |
| Bay County | B | 61st |
Least reliable counties in Michigan
The bottom 3 counties in Michigan by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ogemaw County | F | 1st |
| Oscoda County | F | 2nd |
| Alcona County | F | 2nd |
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 Luce County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Luce County recorded 231 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Luce County's reliability grade?
Luce County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Luce County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2024 (Hail), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 1,838 customers.