Mecosta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | 131 hrs | 9,156 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 20 hrs | 8,976 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 1, 2019 | 63 hrs | 6,264 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 28 hrs | 6,175 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 80 hrs | 5,989 (21%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Mecosta County recorded 608 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mecosta County started December 26, 2025, lasting 131 hours and leaving up to 9,156 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Mecosta County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mecosta County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Mecosta County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | F | 16th |
| Lapeer County | F | 16th |
| Barry County | F | 16th |
| St. Clair County | F | 17th |
| Kalamazoo County | F | 17th |
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 Mecosta County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Mecosta County recorded 608 outage events, averaging 4.7 hours each.
What is Mecosta County's reliability grade?
Mecosta County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mecosta County?
The worst outage on record started December 26, 2025, lasting 131 hours and affecting up to 9,156 customers.