Mason County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Mason County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Mason County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mason County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 245 significant power outages in Mason County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 11–15, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,073 customers (58.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 54th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 66 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mason County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 3,857 customers (20.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11–15, 2021 | 11,073(58.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 20, 2017 | 9,079(48%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 25–31, 2018 | 7,525(39.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 28, 2023 | 6,240(33%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 1–2, 2019 | 5,195(27.5%) | 2 | 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 Mason County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mason 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 | |
| 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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Mason County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mason County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mason County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Mason County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Mason County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Mason County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 11–15, 2021. It peaked at 11,073 customers without power (58.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Mason County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 245 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 66 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mason County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/mason-county