Menominee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 120 hrs | 9,199 (43%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 78 hrs | 5,371 (25%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 3, 2020 | 4 hrs | 4,651 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 46 hrs | 3,983 (19%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 48 hrs | 3,792 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Menominee County recorded 355 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Menominee County started April 2, 2024 (Winter Storm), lasting 120 hours and leaving up to 9,199 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Menominee County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Menominee County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Menominee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County | D | 35th |
| Huron County | D | 35th |
| Shiawassee County | D | 36th |
| Alpena County | D | 34th |
| Iron County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Menominee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Menominee County recorded 355 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Menominee County's reliability grade?
Menominee County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Menominee County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024 (Winter Storm), lasting 120 hours and affecting up to 9,199 customers.