Eaton County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Eaton County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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Eaton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Eaton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 178 significant power outages in Eaton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 25–30, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 21,375 customers (42.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 52nd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Eaton County has risen recently: about 15 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 4–5, 2025) affected 564 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25–30, 2023 | 21,375(42.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 7–9, 2017 | 17,647(35%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 16–19, 2025 | 9,066(18%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 25, 2019 | 8,712(17.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jul 16, 2020 | 8,561(17%) | 1 | 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 Eaton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Eaton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| City of Lansing - (MI) | Municipal | 98,331 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | Not reporting | |
| City of Eaton Rapids - (MI) | Municipal | 3,220 | 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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Eaton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Eaton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Eaton County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Eaton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), City of Lansing - (MI), Tri-County Electric Coop (MI), City of Eaton Rapids - (MI) and 1 others provide electric service in Eaton County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Eaton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 25–30, 2023. It peaked at 21,375 customers without power (42.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Eaton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 178 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Eaton County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/eaton-county