Cheboygan County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Cheboygan County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Cheboygan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cheboygan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 290 significant power outages in Cheboygan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 29 – Apr 20, 2025) came when an ice storm left 20,256 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 40 hr 45 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 6th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 115 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cheboygan County has risen recently: about 66 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,973 customers (12.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 20, 2025 | 20,256(100%) | 23 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Jul 18–23, 2020 | 11,121(69%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 13–20, 2021 | 10,633(66%) | 8 | High winds |
| 4 | Nov 5–7, 2022 | 6,000(37.2%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 11, 2021 | 5,741(35.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Cheboygan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cheboygan 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 | |
| Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop | Cooperative | 35,372 | 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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Cheboygan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cheboygan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cheboygan County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cheboygan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Cheboygan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 29 – Apr 20, 2025. It peaked at 20,256 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Cheboygan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 290 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 40 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 115 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cheboygan County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/cheboygan-county