Ionia County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Ionia County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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Ionia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ionia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 208 significant power outages in Ionia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 6–11, 2019) came when flooding left 14,143 customers (40.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 47 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 41st of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 64 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ionia County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,218 customers (3.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 6–11, 2019 | 14,143(40.1%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 25–29, 2023 | 12,623(35.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 9–12, 2017 | 10,361(29.4%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | May 10–12, 2018 | 5,887(16.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 5,849(16.6%) | 4 | 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 Ionia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ionia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | Not reporting | |
| City of Portland - (MI) | Municipal | 2,588 | 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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Ionia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ionia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ionia County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Ionia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Tri-County Electric Coop (MI), City of Portland - (MI), Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Ionia County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Ionia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 6–11, 2019. It peaked at 14,143 customers without power (40.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Ionia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 208 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 64 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ionia County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/ionia-county