Missaukee 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 16, 2021 | 83 hrs | 6,906 (63%) | High Wind |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 5 hrs | 5,992 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 8 hrs | 5,982 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 25, 2016 | 6 hrs | 5,972 (55%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 12, 2020 | 54 hrs | 5,043 (46%) | Winter Storm |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Missaukee County recorded 622 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Missaukee County started December 16, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 83 hours and leaving up to 6,906 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Missaukee County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Missaukee County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Missaukee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mackinac County | F | 7th |
| Wayne County | F | 6th |
| Lake County | F | 7th |
| Van Buren County | F | 6th |
| Hillsdale 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 Missaukee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Missaukee County recorded 622 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Missaukee County's reliability grade?
Missaukee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Missaukee County?
The worst outage on record started December 16, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 83 hours and affecting up to 6,906 customers.