Gogebic County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Gogebic 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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Gogebic County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gogebic County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 202 significant power outages in Gogebic County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 16–17, 2016) left 7,636 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 35 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 42nd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 103 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gogebic County has risen recently: about 18 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 1,412 customers (19.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 16–17, 2016 | 7,636(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 22, 2021 | 7,561(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 14, 2020 | 7,499(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 27–29, 2021 | 5,840(79%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 29 – Jun 2, 2022 | 5,795(78.4%) | 5 | 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 Gogebic County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gogebic County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | Investor Owned | 37,486 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 8,947 | Not reporting | |
| Ontonagon County R E A | Cooperative | 5,213 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wakefield - (MI) | Municipal | 1,178 | Not reporting | |
| Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 68 | 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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Gogebic County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gogebic County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gogebic 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 Gogebic County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Northern States Power Co, Ontonagon County R E A, City of Wakefield - (MI) and 1 others provide electric service in Gogebic County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Gogebic County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 16–17, 2016. It peaked at 7,636 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Gogebic County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 202 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 103 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gogebic County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/gogebic-county