Lake County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Lake County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Lake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 348 significant power outages in Lake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 9–14, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,444 customers (69.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 25th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 149 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lake County has fallen recently: about 15 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 1,993 customers (21.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 9–14, 2021 | 6,444(69.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 14–17, 2025 | 6,361(68.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 7–14, 2021 | 6,282(68.1%) | 8 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Aug 27–31, 2024 | 6,076(65.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 24–29, 2015 | 5,604(60.7%) | 6 | 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 Lake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lake 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 | |
| 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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Lake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lake County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Lake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Lake County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Lake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 9–14, 2021. It peaked at 6,444 customers without power (69.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 348 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 149 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lake County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/lake-county