Keweenaw County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Keweenaw 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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Keweenaw County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Keweenaw County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 121 significant power outages in Keweenaw County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 3–5, 2025) left 2,749 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 45 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 23rd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 138 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Keweenaw County has risen recently: about 31 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 894 customers (65.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 3–5, 2025 | 2,749(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 26 – Dec 2, 2025 | 2,749(100%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 19, 2020 | 2,632(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 9–10, 2020 | 2,316(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 1–2, 2023 | 1,547(100%) | 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 Keweenaw County?
Electric companies with service territory in Keweenaw County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor Owned | 58,485 | Not reporting | |
| Ontonagon County R E A | Cooperative | 5,213 | 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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Keweenaw County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Keweenaw County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Ontonagon County R E A provide electric service in Keweenaw County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Keweenaw County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 3–5, 2025. It peaked at 2,749 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Keweenaw County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 121 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 138 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Keweenaw County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/keweenaw-county