Bay County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Bay County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company and City of Bay City - (MI) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Bay County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bay County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 92 significant power outages in Bay County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 27–30, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,337 customers (12.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 58 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 80th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bay County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–27, 2025) affected 1,059 customers (1.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 8,337(12.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 10–14, 2020 | 7,486(11.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 16–17, 2022 | 6,128(9.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 28–31, 2025 | 5,585(8.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 5–7, 2022 | 4,811(7.3%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Bay County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bay County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| City of Bay City - (MI) | Municipal | 21,254 | 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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Bay County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bay County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bay 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 Bay County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), City of Bay City - (MI) provide electric service in Bay County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Bay County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 27–30, 2024. It peaked at 8,337 customers without power (12.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bay County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 92 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 17 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. "Bay County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/bay-county