Cass County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Cass 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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Cass County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cass County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 500 significant power outages in Cass County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 28 – Apr 4, 2025) came when tornadoes left 11,912 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 101 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 1st of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 609 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cass County has risen recently: about 119 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 83 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–30, 2025) affected 1,441 customers (42.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 28 – Apr 4, 2025 | 11,912(100%) | 8 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 9–17, 2022 | 8,698(100%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 28 – May 4, 2022 | 6,562(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 1–3, 2021 | 5,837(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 29 – Sep 3, 2022 | 5,825(100%) | 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 Cass County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cass 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 Dowagiac | Municipal | 3,053 | 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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Cass County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cass County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cass 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 Cass County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Indiana Michigan Power Co, Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI), City of Dowagiac, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Cass County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Cass County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 28 – Apr 4, 2025. It peaked at 11,912 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Cass County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 500 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 101 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 609 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. "Cass County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/cass-county