Alger County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Alger County, Michigan don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Alger County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alger County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 155 significant power outages in Alger County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 23–25, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,000 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 62nd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 96 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alger County has risen recently: about 9 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 1,787 customers (39.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 23–25, 2020 | 5,000(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 31, 2020 | 3,430(75.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 17–19, 2022 | 3,268(71.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 10, 2020 | 3,181(69.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 1–4, 2023 | 2,746(60.3%) | 4 | 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 Alger County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alger County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor Owned | 58,485 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | Investor Owned | 37,486 | Not reporting | |
| Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn | Cooperative | 10,396 | 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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Alger County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alger County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alger County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Alger County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn provide electric service in Alger County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Alger County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 23–25, 2020. It peaked at 5,000 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Alger County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 155 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 96 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alger County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/alger-county