Grand Traverse County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Grand Traverse County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Grand Traverse County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Grand Traverse County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 85 significant power outages in Grand Traverse County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 11–13, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,881 customers (19.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 83rd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December 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 Grand Traverse County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,232 customers (2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11–13, 2021 | 11,881(19.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 8,415(13.9%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 2–5, 2015 | 8,022(13.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 3–4, 2023 | 4,734(7.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 10, 2022 | 4,042(6.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Grand Traverse County?
Electric companies with service territory in Grand Traverse 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 | |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 39,694 | Not reporting | |
| City of Traverse City - (MI) | Municipal | 13,956 | 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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Grand Traverse County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Grand Traverse County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Grand Traverse County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Grand Traverse County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Cherryland Electric Coop Inc, City of Traverse City - (MI) and 1 others provide electric service in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Grand Traverse County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 11–13, 2021. It peaked at 11,881 customers without power (19.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Grand Traverse County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 85 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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