Oceana CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 63 hrs | 7,254 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 21 hrs | 5,198 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 9, 2021 | <1 hr | 4,516 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 25 hrs | 4,174 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 1, 2019 | 59 hrs | 3,594 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Oceana County recorded 598 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Oceana County started June 25, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 63 hours and leaving up to 7,254 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Oceana County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Oceana County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Oceana County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon County | D | 31st |
| Iron County | D | 33rd |
| Mason County | D | 30th |
| Manistee County | D | 30th |
| Alpena County | D | 34th |
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 Oceana County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Oceana County recorded 598 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Oceana County's reliability grade?
Oceana County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Oceana County?
The worst outage on record started June 25, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 63 hours and affecting up to 7,254 customers.