Schoolcraft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2022 | 5 hrs | 2,591 (31%) | High Wind |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 17 hrs | 2,331 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 3 hrs | 2,247 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 6, 2023 | <1 hr | 2,035 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 3 hrs | 2,035 (24%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Schoolcraft County recorded 422 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Schoolcraft County started November 5, 2022 (High Wind), lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 2,591 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Schoolcraft County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Schoolcraft County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Schoolcraft County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Luce County | C | 57th |
| Delta County | C | 60th |
| Presque Isle County | C | 54th |
| Bay County | B | 61st |
| Saginaw County | C | 52nd |
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 Schoolcraft County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Schoolcraft County recorded 422 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Schoolcraft County's reliability grade?
Schoolcraft County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Schoolcraft County?
The worst outage on record started November 5, 2022 (High Wind), lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 2,591 customers.