Presque Isle CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2020 | 69 hrs | 2,932 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 2 hrs | 2,467 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 29, 2015 | 4 hrs | 1,983 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 14, 2015 | 3 hrs | 1,983 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 19, 2022 | 10 hrs | 1,979 (22%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Presque Isle County recorded 330 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Presque Isle County started July 18, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 2,932 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Presque Isle County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Presque Isle County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Presque Isle County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw County | C | 52nd |
| Schoolcraft County | C | 57th |
| Luce County | C | 57th |
| Alger County | C | 50th |
| Marquette County | C | 49th |
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 Presque Isle County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Presque Isle County recorded 330 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Presque Isle County's reliability grade?
Presque Isle County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Presque Isle County?
The worst outage on record started July 18, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 2,932 customers.