Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | 367 hrs | 311,048 (40%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 11 hrs | 265,444 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 hrs | 263,813 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2021 | <1 hr | 262,503 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2021 | <1 hr | 262,007 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 5,728 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started February 22, 2023 (Ice Storm), lasting 367 hours and leaving up to 311,048 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 668 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne 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 Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren 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 Wayne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 5,728 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started February 22, 2023 (Ice Storm), lasting 367 hours and affecting up to 311,048 customers.