Leelanau County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Leelanau County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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Leelanau County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Leelanau County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 283 significant power outages in Leelanau County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 3–4, 2025) left 10,164 customers (82.3% 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 18 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 29th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 117 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Leelanau County has fallen recently: about 16 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 2,662 customers (21.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 3–4, 2025 | 10,164(82.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 8,475(68.6%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 2–8, 2015 | 8,070(65.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 11–13, 2021 | 7,709(62.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 1–5, 2020 | 6,411(51.9%) | 5 | 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 Leelanau County?
Electric companies with service territory in Leelanau County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 39,694 | Not reporting | |
| City of Traverse City - (MI) | Municipal | 13,956 | 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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Leelanau County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Leelanau County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Leelanau County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Leelanau County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Cherryland Electric Coop Inc, City of Traverse City - (MI), Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Leelanau County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Leelanau County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 3–4, 2025. It peaked at 10,164 customers without power (82.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Leelanau County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 283 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 117 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Leelanau County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/leelanau-county