Gratiot County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Gratiot County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company and Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Gratiot County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gratiot County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 146 significant power outages in Gratiot County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 19–20, 2015) left 5,344 customers (25.4% 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 5 hr 12 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 76th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% 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 Gratiot County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–28, 2025) affected 747 customers (3.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 19–20, 2015 | 5,344(25.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 24–25, 2016 | 4,865(23.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 23, 2017 | 4,855(23.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 23, 2015 | 4,834(23%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 2–4, 2015 | 4,826(23%) | 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 Gratiot County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gratiot 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 | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | Not reporting | |
| City of St Louis - (MI) | Municipal | 1,989 | Not 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
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Gratiot County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gratiot County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gratiot 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 Gratiot County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Tri-County Electric Coop (MI), City of St Louis - (MI) provide electric service in Gratiot County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Gratiot County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 19–20, 2015. It peaked at 5,344 customers without power (25.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Gratiot County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 146 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 36 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. "Gratiot County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/gratiot-county