Houghton County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Houghton 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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Houghton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Houghton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 165 significant power outages in Houghton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 3, 2025) left 18,348 customers (66.5% 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 2 hr 55 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 82nd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Houghton County has risen recently: about 3 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,443 customers (5.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 3, 2025 | 18,348(66.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 19, 2020 | 14,073(51%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 2, 2025 | 8,082(29.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 28, 2019 | 6,880(24.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 26–28, 2025 | 5,488(19.9%) | 3 | 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 Houghton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Houghton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor Owned | 58,485 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | Investor Owned | 37,486 | Not reporting | |
| Ontonagon County R E A | Cooperative | 5,213 | 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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Houghton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Houghton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Houghton 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 Houghton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Ontonagon County R E A provide electric service in Houghton County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Houghton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 3, 2025. It peaked at 18,348 customers without power (66.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Houghton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 165 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 41 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Houghton County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/houghton-county