Iron County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Iron 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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Iron County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Iron County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 187 significant power outages in Iron County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–19, 2021) came when high winds left 4,599 customers (78.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 50th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 68 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Iron County has risen recently: about 14 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 2,508 customers (42.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 4,599(78.1%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 7, 2019 | 4,257(72.3%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Jun 15–17, 2022 | 3,571(60.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 9–15, 2022 | 2,920(49.6%) | 7 | High winds |
| 5 | Dec 26–30, 2025 | 2,508(42.6%) | 5 | 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 Iron County?
Electric companies with service territory in Iron 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 | |
| City of Crystal Falls - (MI) | Municipal | 1,763 | 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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Iron County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Iron County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Iron 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 Iron County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., City of Crystal Falls - (MI) provide electric service in Iron County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Iron County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–19, 2021. It peaked at 4,599 customers without power (78.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Iron County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 187 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 68 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Iron County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/iron-county