Marquette County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Marquette 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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Marquette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marquette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 167 significant power outages in Marquette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 29–31, 2025) came when a winter storm left 12,919 customers (28.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 42 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 78th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marquette County has risen recently: about 7 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 29–31, 2025 | 12,919(28.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 10–12, 2017 | 8,024(17.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 1–3, 2023 | 7,903(17.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 9–10, 2022 | 6,533(14.4%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Nov 26–27, 2025 | 6,461(14.3%) | 2 | 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 Marquette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marquette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor Owned | 58,485 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | Investor Owned | 37,486 | Not reporting | |
| City of Marquette - (MI) | Municipal | 17,347 | Not reporting | |
| Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn | Cooperative | 10,396 | Not reporting | |
| City of Negaunee | Municipal | 2,272 | 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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Marquette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marquette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marquette 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 Marquette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., City of Marquette - (MI), Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn and 1 others provide electric service in Marquette County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Marquette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 29–31, 2025. It peaked at 12,919 customers without power (28.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Marquette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 167 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marquette County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/marquette-county