Manistee County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Manistee County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Manistee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Manistee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Manistee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–19, 2021) came when high winds left 5,707 customers (37.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 56th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Manistee County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–31, 2025) affected 4,926 customers (32.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 5,707(37.6%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 29–31, 2015 | 5,590(36.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 27–31, 2025 | 4,926(32.5%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 10–12, 2020 | 4,100(27%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 26–28, 2018 | 3,750(24.7%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
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 Manistee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Manistee 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 | |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 39,694 | 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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Manistee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Manistee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Manistee County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Manistee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Cherryland Electric Coop Inc, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Manistee County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Manistee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–19, 2021. It peaked at 5,707 customers without power (37.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Manistee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Manistee County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/manistee-county