Manistee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | 87 hrs | 5,707 (29%) | High Wind |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 3 hrs | 5,590 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 39 hrs | 4,926 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 13 hrs | 4,100 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 28, 2018 | 2 hrs | 3,750 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Manistee County recorded 629 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Manistee County started December 16, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 87 hours and leaving up to 5,707 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Manistee County, with 80 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Manistee County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th 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 Manistee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mason County | D | 30th |
| Muskegon County | D | 31st |
| Oceana County | D | 32nd |
| Benzie County | D | 28th |
| Iron County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Manistee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Manistee County recorded 629 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Manistee County's reliability grade?
Manistee County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Manistee County?
The worst outage on record started December 16, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 87 hours and affecting up to 5,707 customers.