Arenac County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Arenac County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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Arenac County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Arenac County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 281 significant power outages in Arenac County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 28 – Sep 6, 2018) came when tornadoes left 8,089 customers (82% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 17th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 146 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Arenac County has fallen recently: about 22 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 33 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 605 customers (6.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 28 – Sep 6, 2018 | 8,089(82%) | 10 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Aug 8–15, 2021 | 7,295(74%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 5–9, 2022 | 5,406(54.8%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 4,626(46.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 2–5, 2015 | 4,287(43.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Arenac County?
Electric companies with service territory in Arenac County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | 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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Arenac County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Arenac County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Arenac County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Arenac County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI) provide electric service in Arenac County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Arenac County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 28 – Sep 6, 2018. It peaked at 8,089 customers without power (82% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Arenac County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 281 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 146 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Arenac County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/arenac-county