Hillsdale County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Hillsdale County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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Current outages
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Hillsdale County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hillsdale County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 167 significant power outages in Hillsdale County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 22 – Mar 5, 2023) came when a winter storm left 17,856 customers (57.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 51 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 30th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hillsdale County has risen recently: about 22 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 372 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 5, 2023 | 17,856(57.8%) | 12 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 11–18, 2021 | 13,663(44.2%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21–22, 2021 | 5,790(18.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 27, 2017 | 5,106(16.5%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Mar 10–11, 2016 | 5,040(16.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Hillsdale County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hillsdale County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Hillsdale Board of Public Wks | Municipal | 6,208 | 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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Hillsdale County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hillsdale County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hillsdale County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Hillsdale County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Hillsdale Board of Public Wks provide electric service in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Hillsdale County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 22 – Mar 5, 2023. It peaked at 17,856 customers without power (57.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Hillsdale County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 167 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hillsdale County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/hillsdale-county