Delta County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Delta 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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Delta County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Delta County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 120 significant power outages in Delta County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 2–5, 2024) came when a winter storm left 6,367 customers (26% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 81st of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Delta County has risen recently: about 5 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 2,635 customers (10.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2–5, 2024 | 6,367(26%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 27, 2019 | 5,046(20.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 25, 2015 | 4,681(19.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 14–17, 2015 | 4,680(19.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 31, 2015 | 4,670(19%) | 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 Delta County?
Electric companies with service territory in Delta County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor Owned | 58,485 | Not reporting | |
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | Cooperative | 44,687 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | Investor Owned | 37,486 | Not reporting | |
| Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn | Cooperative | 10,396 | Not reporting | |
| City of Escanaba | Municipal | 7,230 | Not reporting | |
| City of Gladstone | Municipal | 2,907 | 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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Delta County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Delta County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Delta 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 Delta County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Cloverland Electric Co-op, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. and 3 others provide electric service in Delta County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Delta County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 2–5, 2024. It peaked at 6,367 customers without power (26% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Delta County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 120 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Delta County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/delta-county