Roscommon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2022 | 8 hrs | 12,850 (93%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 29, 2018 | 94 hrs | 12,056 (87%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 21, 2024 | 8 hrs | 11,793 (85%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 10 hrs | 11,746 (85%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 1 hrs | 11,502 (83%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Roscommon County recorded 876 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Roscommon County started June 15, 2022, lasting 8 hours and leaving up to 12,850 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Roscommon County, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Roscommon County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Roscommon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren County | F | 6th |
| Wayne County | F | 6th |
| Missaukee County | F | 7th |
| Mackinac County | F | 7th |
| Lake County | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Roscommon County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Roscommon County recorded 876 outage events, averaging 4.4 hours each.
What is Roscommon County's reliability grade?
Roscommon County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Roscommon County?
The worst outage on record started June 15, 2022, lasting 8 hours and affecting up to 12,850 customers.