Van Buren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.