Jackson County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 189 significant power outages in Jackson 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 47,981 customers (47.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 11 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 37th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has risen recently: about 23 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,484 customers (1.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 5, 2023 | 47,981(47.4%) | 12 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 22–29, 2023 | 32,890(32.5%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 11–17, 2021 | 22,974(22.7%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2022 | 22,342(22.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 9–12, 2017 | 20,471(20.2%) | 4 | High winds |
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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) provide electric service in Jackson County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 22 – Mar 5, 2023. It peaked at 47,981 customers without power (47.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/jackson-county