Branch County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Branch County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company and Coldwater Board of Public Util do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Branch County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Branch County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 145 significant power outages in Branch County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 6–18, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,027 customers (39.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 59 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 40th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 68 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Branch County has fallen recently: about 11 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 327 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 6–18, 2021 | 12,027(39.2%) | 13 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 9–16, 2020 | 6,767(22.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 22–28, 2023 | 6,702(21.8%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 8–9, 2017 | 4,737(15.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2024 | 4,174(13.6%) | 4 | 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 Branch County?
Electric companies with service territory in Branch 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 | |
| Coldwater Board of Public Util | Municipal | 7,845 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Union City - (MI) | Municipal | 1,553 | 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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Branch County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Branch County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Branch 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 Branch County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Coldwater Board of Public Util, Village of Union City - (MI) provide electric service in Branch County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Branch County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 6–18, 2021. It peaked at 12,027 customers without power (39.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Branch County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 145 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 68 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. "Branch County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/branch-county