Genesee County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Genesee County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Genesee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Genesee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 116 significant power outages in Genesee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 11–15, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 26,420 customers (9.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 30 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 73rd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Genesee County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 16, 2025) affected 4,030 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11–15, 2021 | 26,420(9.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2025 | 24,417(9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 15–17, 2025 | 22,767(8.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 4–6, 2018 | 21,099(7.8%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 27–29, 2024 | 20,710(7.7%) | 3 | 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 Genesee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Genesee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Michigan. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Genesee County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Genesee County
Flint, Burton
Nearby counties
Genesee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Genesee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Genesee 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 Genesee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI) provide electric service in Genesee County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Genesee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 11–15, 2021. It peaked at 26,420 customers without power (9.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Genesee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 116 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Genesee County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/genesee-county