Isabella County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Isabella 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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Isabella County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Isabella County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 143 significant power outages in Isabella County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 15, 2018) came when a winter storm left 9,427 customers (25.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 72nd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Isabella County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–31, 2025) affected 7,174 customers (19.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 15, 2018 | 9,427(25.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 20–21, 2019 | 7,611(20.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 26–31, 2025 | 7,174(19.7%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 11–13, 2021 | 6,851(18.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 6, 2019 | 5,933(16.3%) | 1 | 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 Isabella County?
Electric companies with service territory in Isabella 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 | |
| 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Isabella County
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Isabella County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Isabella County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Isabella 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 Isabella County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Tri-County Electric Coop (MI), Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Isabella County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Isabella County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 15, 2018. It peaked at 9,427 customers without power (25.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Isabella County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 143 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 32 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. "Isabella County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/isabella-county