Wexford County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Michigan
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | 86 hrs | 7,547 (29%) | High Wind |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 45 hrs | 6,648 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 91 hrs | 5,300 (20%) | High Wind |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 8 hrs | 4,903 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 20 hrs | 4,741 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wexford County recorded 635 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wexford County started December 16, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 86 hours and leaving up to 7,547 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wexford County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wexford County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 Wexford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newaygo County | D | 22nd |
| Midland County | D | 23rd |
| Gogebic County | D | 23rd |
| Kalkaska County | D | 21st |
| Montmorency County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wexford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wexford County recorded 635 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Wexford County's reliability grade?
Wexford County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wexford County?
The worst outage on record started December 16, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 86 hours and affecting up to 7,547 customers.