Berrien County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Berrien 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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Berrien County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Berrien County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 533 significant power outages in Berrien County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 13–22, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,751 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 67 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 4th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 410 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Berrien County has fallen recently: about 55 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 79 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–30, 2025) affected 1,567 customers (12.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 13–22, 2025 | 19,751(100%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 10–14, 2020 | 16,695(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 4–12, 2021 | 16,038(100%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 26–27, 2018 | 14,689(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 20 – Nov 10, 2018 | 14,493(100%) | 22 | 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 Berrien County?
Electric companies with service territory in Berrien County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) | Investor Owned | 132,635 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI) | Cooperative | 37,323 | Not reporting | |
| City of Niles - (MI) | Municipal | 6,763 | 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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Berrien County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Berrien County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Berrien 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 Berrien County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Indiana Michigan Power Co, Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI), City of Niles - (MI) provide electric service in Berrien County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Berrien County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 13–22, 2025. It peaked at 19,751 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 Berrien County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 533 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 67 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 410 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Berrien County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/berrien-county