Clare County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Clare County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Clare County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clare County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 317 significant power outages in Clare County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 25–31, 2025) came when a winter storm left 16,368 customers (90.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 29 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 15th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 158 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clare County has held roughly steady recently: about 27 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 32 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–31, 2025) affected 16,368 customers (90.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 25–31, 2025 | 16,368(90.6%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 26–30, 2024 | 16,316(90.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 20–23, 2019 | 13,866(76.8%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 21–28, 2021 | 11,895(65.9%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 10,530(58.3%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Clare County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clare 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 | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | 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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Clare County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clare County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clare County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Clare County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) provide electric service in Clare County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Clare County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 25–31, 2025. It peaked at 16,368 customers without power (90.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Clare County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 317 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 29 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 158 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clare County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/clare-county