Saginaw County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Michigan
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2020 | 98 hrs | 19,531 (15%) | Tropical Storm Cristobal |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 2 hrs | 16,807 (13%) | Tropical Storm Cristobal |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 53 hrs | 13,829 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 52 hrs | 11,916 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 63 hrs | 11,262 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Saginaw County recorded 813 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Saginaw County started June 10, 2020 (Tropical Storm Cristobal), lasting 98 hours and leaving up to 19,531 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Saginaw County, with 108 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Saginaw County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd 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 Saginaw County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle County | C | 54th |
| Alger County | C | 50th |
| Marquette County | C | 49th |
| Isabella County | C | 49th |
| Ingham County | C | 49th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Saginaw County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Saginaw County recorded 813 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Saginaw County's reliability grade?
Saginaw County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Saginaw County?
The worst outage on record started June 10, 2020 (Tropical Storm Cristobal), lasting 98 hours and affecting up to 19,531 customers.