Charlevoix County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Charlevoix County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Charlevoix County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Charlevoix County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 270 significant power outages in Charlevoix County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 29 – Apr 15, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,108 customers (60.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 55 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 38th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Charlevoix County has risen recently: about 22 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 1,836 customers (9.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 15, 2025 | 12,108(60.6%) | 18 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 8,363(41.9%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 24–29, 2015 | 5,698(28.5%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 4, 2025 | 5,467(27.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Sep 21–26, 2018 | 4,515(22.6%) | 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 Charlevoix County?
Electric companies with service territory in Charlevoix County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Great Lakes Energy | Cooperative | 135,145 | Reporting | |
| City of Charlevoix - (MI) | Municipal | 4,594 | 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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Charlevoix County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Charlevoix County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Charlevoix County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Charlevoix County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, City of Charlevoix - (MI), Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Charlevoix County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 29 – Apr 15, 2025. It peaked at 12,108 customers without power (60.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Charlevoix County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 270 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Charlevoix County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/charlevoix-county