Benzie County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Benzie County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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Benzie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benzie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 298 significant power outages in Benzie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 7, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,566 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 9 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 45th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 106 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benzie County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 4,310 customers (45.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 7, 2017 | 10,566(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 24, 2017 | 9,145(95.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 1, 2019 | 8,742(91.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 31, 2018 | 5,081(53.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 4,936(51.7%) | 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 Benzie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benzie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 39,694 | 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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Benzie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benzie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benzie County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Benzie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Cherryland Electric Coop Inc, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Benzie County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Benzie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 7, 2017. It peaked at 10,566 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 Benzie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 298 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 106 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benzie County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/benzie-county