Kalkaska County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Kalkaska County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Kalkaska County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kalkaska County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 264 significant power outages in Kalkaska County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 2–6, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,531 customers (92.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 60th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 92 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kalkaska County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 3,867 customers (37.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 2–6, 2015 | 9,531(92.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 10–13, 2021 | 5,816(56.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 5,760(56%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 15–16, 2025 | 4,133(40.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 29–30, 2025 | 3,867(37.6%) | 2 | 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 Kalkaska County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kalkaska County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Great Lakes Energy | Cooperative | 135,145 | Reporting | |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 39,694 | 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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Kalkaska County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kalkaska County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kalkaska County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Kalkaska County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Cherryland Electric Coop Inc, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Kalkaska County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Kalkaska County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 2–6, 2015. It peaked at 9,531 customers without power (92.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kalkaska County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 264 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 92 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kalkaska County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/kalkaska-county