Chippewa County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Chippewa 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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Chippewa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chippewa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 161 significant power outages in Chippewa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 30, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020) came when a winter storm left 10,448 customers (31.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 11 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 66th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chippewa County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,078 customers (3.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 30, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020 | 10,448(31.9%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 16–17, 2024 | 9,460(28.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 5,741(17.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 18–19, 2025 | 5,442(16.6%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Apr 3, 2024 | 4,332(13.2%) | 1 | 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 Chippewa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chippewa County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | Cooperative | 44,687 | 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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Chippewa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chippewa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chippewa 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 Chippewa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Cloverland Electric Co-op provide electric service in Chippewa County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Chippewa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 30, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020. It peaked at 10,448 customers without power (31.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Chippewa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 161 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chippewa County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/chippewa-county