Alpena County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Alpena 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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Alpena County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alpena County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 41 significant power outages in Alpena County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 29 – Apr 15, 2025) came when an ice storm left 3,528 customers (19.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 6 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 63rd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 69% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alpena County has risen recently: about 14 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 465 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 15, 2025 | 3,528(19.3%) | 18 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Dec 12–13, 2020 | 2,060(11.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 12–15, 2024 | 1,927(10.6%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 30, 2022 | 1,547(8.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 16–17, 2022 | 1,465(8%) | 2 | 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 Alpena County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alpena County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop | Cooperative | 35,372 | Not reporting | |
| Alpena Power Co | Investor Owned | 16,865 | Not reporting | |
| Wolverine Power Supply Coop | — | — | 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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Alpena County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alpena County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alpena 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 Alpena County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop, Alpena Power Co, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Alpena County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Alpena County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 29 – Apr 15, 2025. It peaked at 3,528 customers without power (19.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Alpena County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 41 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alpena County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/alpena-county