Osceola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2021 | 55 hrs | 9,451 (46%) | Hail |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 71 hrs | 8,368 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 84 hrs | 6,899 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 75 hrs | 6,719 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 117 hrs | 4,899 (24%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Osceola County recorded 576 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Osceola County started September 7, 2021 (Hail), lasting 55 hours and leaving up to 9,451 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Osceola County, with 59 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Osceola County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th 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 Osceola County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo County | F | 17th |
| St. Clair County | F | 17th |
| Barry County | F | 16th |
| Lapeer County | F | 16th |
| Calhoun County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Osceola County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Osceola County recorded 576 outage events, averaging 4.4 hours each.
What is Osceola County's reliability grade?
Osceola County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Osceola County?
The worst outage on record started September 7, 2021 (Hail), lasting 55 hours and affecting up to 9,451 customers.