Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 hrs | 262,503 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1 hrs | 262,007 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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).
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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 |
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.