Van Buren CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 94 hrs | 19,203 (65%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 121 hrs | 13,195 (45%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 69 hrs | 11,221 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 82 hrs | 10,849 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 88 hrs | 10,179 (34%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Van Buren County recorded 1,311 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Van Buren County started May 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 94 hours and leaving up to 19,203 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Van Buren County, with 174 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Van Buren County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Van Buren County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | F | 6th |
| Roscommon County | F | 6th |
| Missaukee County | F | 7th |
| Mackinac County | F | 7th |
| Lake County | F | 7th |
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 Van Buren County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Van Buren County recorded 1,311 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Van Buren County's reliability grade?
Van Buren County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Van Buren County?
The worst outage on record started May 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 94 hours and affecting up to 19,203 customers.