Barry County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Barry County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Barry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 239 significant power outages in Barry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 6–12, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 21,659 customers (51.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 51st of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barry County has risen recently: about 12 hr 60 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,386 customers (3.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 6–12, 2017 | 21,659(51.6%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 6–7, 2017 | 11,208(26.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | May 16–20, 2025 | 11,046(26.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 9–13, 2017 | 9,599(22.9%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2025 | 7,999(19.1%) | 6 | 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 Barry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barry County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Great Lakes Energy | Cooperative | 135,145 | Reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | 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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Barry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barry County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Barry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Tri-County Electric Coop (MI), Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Barry County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Barry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 6–12, 2017. It peaked at 21,659 customers without power (51.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Barry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 239 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barry County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/barry-county