Kent County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Kent County, Michigan share live outage data (Great Lakes Energy Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Consumers Energy Co - (MI) and City of Lowell - (MI) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
Kent County on the Michigan outage map
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Current outages
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Kent County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kent County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 98 significant power outages in Kent County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 7–9, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 110,606 customers (26.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 65th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kent County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 24, 2025) affected 4,716 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 7–9, 2017 | 110,606(26.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 6–10, 2019 | 96,039(23.1%) | 5 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Aug 25–28, 2023 | 62,764(15.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 17–22, 2019 | 58,014(13.9%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 11–14, 2021 | 49,089(11.8%) | 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 Kent County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kent County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Not reporting | |
| Great Lakes Energy | Cooperative | 135,145 | Reporting | |
| City of Lowell - (MI) | Municipal | 3,200 | 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
No Kent County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Kent County
Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, Grandville
Nearby counties
Kent County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kent County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kent 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 Kent County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, City of Lowell - (MI) provide electric service in Kent County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Kent County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 7–9, 2017. It peaked at 110,606 customers without power (26.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kent County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 98 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 21 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. "Kent County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/kent-county