Alcona County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Alcona County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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Alcona County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alcona County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 369 significant power outages in Alcona County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–20, 2021) came when high winds left 8,243 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 75 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 2nd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 291 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alcona County has risen recently: about 89 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 61 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 443 customers (7.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–20, 2021 | 8,243(100%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 5–9, 2022 | 8,035(100%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 29 – Apr 18, 2025 | 7,885(100%) | 21 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Apr 28 – May 8, 2025 | 7,184(100%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 12–17, 2020 | 6,451(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Alcona County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alcona County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop | Cooperative | 35,372 | Not reporting | |
| Alpena Power Co | Investor Owned | 16,865 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Michigan. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Alcona County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alcona County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alcona County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Alcona County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop, Alpena Power Co provide electric service in Alcona County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Alcona County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–20, 2021. It peaked at 8,243 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Alcona County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 369 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 75 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 291 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alcona County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/alcona-county