Livingston County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Livingston County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Livingston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Livingston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 238 significant power outages in Livingston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 9–16, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 38,504 customers (43.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 27th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Livingston County has held roughly steady recently: about 20 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,485 customers (1.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 9–16, 2021 | 38,504(43.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 12, 2020 | 31,982(36.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 29 – Sep 3, 2022 | 30,678(34.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 24 – Sep 1, 2023 | 29,698(33.7%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 19–25, 2019 | 26,806(30.4%) | 7 | 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 Livingston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Livingston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | 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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Livingston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Livingston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Livingston 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 Livingston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI) provide electric service in Livingston County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Livingston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 9–16, 2021. It peaked at 38,504 customers without power (43.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Livingston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 238 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Livingston County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/livingston-county