Michigan Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Michigan by the 1 utility that share live data with DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Michigan outage map by county
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Live data from 1 participating utility, covering roughly 3% of Michigan electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Michigan counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Michigan power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Michigan since 2014 (Aug 9–17, 2021) left as many as 873,852 customers (18.05% of the state) without power at once, driven by severe thunderstorms. The next largest (Feb 22 – Mar 6, 2023) peaked at 839,576 customers (Winter storm).
By EAGLE-I's count, Michigan customers averaged about 14 hr 40 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2021, at 26 hr 38 min per customer.
Outages peak in August (23% of outage time). Outage time in Michigan has held roughly steady recently: about 14 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 9–17, 2021 | 873,852(18.05%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 22 – Mar 6, 2023 | 839,576(17.34%) | 13 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 29 – Sep 3, 2022 | 641,233(13.25%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 20–24, 2019 | 478,688(9.89%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 9–13, 2020 | 476,787(9.85%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Aug 24–29, 2023 | 462,268(9.55%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 7 | Feb 12, 2020 | 396,647(8.19%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 8 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 380,776(7.87%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Michigan electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Michigan, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Not reporting | |
| Great Lakes Energy | Cooperative | 135,145 | Reporting | |
| Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) | Investor Owned | 132,635 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lansing - (MI) | Municipal | 98,331 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor Owned | 58,485 | Not reporting | |
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | Cooperative | 44,687 | Not reporting | |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 39,694 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | Investor Owned | 37,486 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI) | Cooperative | 37,323 | Not reporting | |
| Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop | Cooperative | 35,372 | Not reporting | |
| City of Holland - (MI) | Municipal | 32,200 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bay City - (MI) | Municipal | 21,254 | Not reporting | |
| City of Marquette - (MI) | Municipal | 17,347 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Michigan grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Michigan customer went 10 hr 9 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Michigan 3rd of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 2 hr 41 min. Customers averaged 1.42 interruptions, each lasting about 7 hr 9 min. Over the last five years Michigan averaged 12 hr 6 min of outages per customer per year (rank 8th).
View as table
| Year | MI SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 374.5 | 209 |
| 2016 | 268.4 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 802.2 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 450.2 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 570.2 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 416.7 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 890.9 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 520.7 | 333 |
| 2023 | 1127.7 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 481.7 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 608.6 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Michigan power outage news
- Detroit officials eye new municipal electric utility after DTE outagesPlanet Detroit · Nov 2, 9:55 AM EST
- Proposal E for city-owned utility in Ann Arbor faces new lawsuit … from the city itselfMichigan Advance · Oct 30, 8:41 AM EDT
- High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballotGrist · Oct 27, 4:47 AM EDT
All Michigan counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 83 Michigan counties
- Alcona County
- Alger County
- Allegan County
- Alpena County
- Antrim County
- Arenac County
- Baraga County
- Barry County
- Bay County
- Benzie County
- Berrien County
- Branch County
- Calhoun County
- Cass County
- Charlevoix County
- Cheboygan County
- Chippewa County
- Clare County
- Clinton County
- Crawford County
- Delta County
- Dickinson County
- Eaton County
- Emmet County
- Genesee County
- Gladwin County
- Gogebic County
- Grand Traverse County
- Gratiot County
- Hillsdale County
- Houghton County
- Huron County
- Ingham County
- Ionia County
- Iosco County
- Iron County
- Isabella County
- Jackson County
- Kalamazoo County
- Kalkaska County
- Kent County
- Keweenaw County
- Lake County
- Lapeer County
- Leelanau County
- Lenawee County
- Livingston County
- Luce County
- Mackinac County
- Macomb County
- Manistee County
- Marquette County
- Mason County
- Mecosta County
- Menominee County
- Midland County
- Missaukee County
- Monroe County
- Montcalm County
- Montmorency County
- Muskegon County
- Newaygo County
- Oakland County
- Oceana County
- Ogemaw County
- Ontonagon County
- Osceola County
- Oscoda County
- Otsego County
- Ottawa County
- Presque Isle County
- Roscommon County
- Saginaw County
- Sanilac County
- Schoolcraft County
- Shiawassee County
- St. Clair County
- St. Joseph County
- Tuscola County
- Van Buren County
- Washtenaw County
- Wayne County
- Wexford County
Michigan power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Michigan right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Michigan. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in Michigan?
In 2025, the average Michigan electricity customer was without power for 10 hr 9 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Michigan 3rd of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.884% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Michigan?
When an outage happened in 2025, Michigan customers waited an average of 7 hr 9 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.42 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Michigan?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop and others serve the most customers in Michigan. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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