Montcalm County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Michigan
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | 80 hrs | 15,525 (37%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 105 hrs | 15,042 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 63 hrs | 9,757 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 7 hrs | 8,352 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 67 hrs | 8,323 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Montcalm County recorded 710 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Montcalm County started February 27, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 15,525 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Montcalm County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Montcalm County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Montcalm County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Leelanau County | F | 13th |
| Branch County | F | 13th |
| Ionia County | F | 12th |
| Mecosta County | F | 16th |
| Calhoun County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Montcalm County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Montcalm County recorded 710 outage events, averaging 4.7 hours each.
What is Montcalm County's reliability grade?
Montcalm County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Montcalm County?
The worst outage on record started February 27, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 15,525 customers.