Macomb County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Macomb 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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Macomb County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Macomb County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 129 significant power outages in Macomb County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 87,071 customers (21.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 59th 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 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Macomb County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 13, 2025) affected 7,292 customers (1.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2022 | 87,071(21.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 6, 2023 | 81,946(20.3%) | 12 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 9–16, 2021 | 64,068(15.8%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 5–9, 2021 | 47,664(11.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 27–31, 2024 | 42,868(10.6%) | 5 | 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 Macomb County?
Electric companies with service territory in Macomb County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | 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 Macomb County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Macomb County
Warren, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores, Roseville, Eastpointe, Mount Clemens, Fraser
Nearby counties
Macomb County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Macomb County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Macomb 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 Macomb County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company provide electric service in Macomb County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Macomb County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2022. It peaked at 87,071 customers without power (21.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Macomb County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 129 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 28 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. "Macomb County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/macomb-county