Oscoda CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Michigan
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | 91 hrs | 4,438 (88%) | High Wind |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 23 hrs | 4,104 (81%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 46 hrs | 3,664 (72%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 11, 2020 | 21 hrs | 3,177 (63%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 22 hrs | 3,070 (61%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Oscoda County recorded 750 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Oscoda County started December 16, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 91 hours and leaving up to 4,438 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Oscoda County, with 108 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Oscoda County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd 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 Oscoda County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alcona County | F | 2nd |
| Clare County | F | 2nd |
| Ogemaw County | F | 1st |
| Arenac County | F | 3rd |
| Iosco County | F | 3rd |
Most reliable counties in Michigan
The top 3 counties in Michigan by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton County | B | 77th |
| Grand Traverse County | B | 70th |
| Bay County | B | 61st |
Least reliable counties in Michigan
The bottom 3 counties in Michigan by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ogemaw County | F | 1st |
| Oscoda County | F | 2nd |
| Alcona County | F | 2nd |
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 Oscoda County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Oscoda County recorded 750 outage events, averaging 5.1 hours each.
What is Oscoda County's reliability grade?
Oscoda County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Oscoda County?
The worst outage on record started December 16, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 91 hours and affecting up to 4,438 customers.