Mecosta County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Mecosta County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Mecosta County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mecosta County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 237 significant power outages in Mecosta County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 26–31, 2025) came when a winter storm left 9,156 customers (44.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 31st of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 89 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mecosta County has fallen recently: about 14 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–31, 2025) affected 9,156 customers (44.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 26–31, 2025 | 9,156(44.4%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 11–15, 2021 | 8,976(43.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 1–3, 2019 | 6,264(30.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 25–26, 2023 | 6,175(30%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 11–18, 2021 | 5,743(27.9%) | 8 | High winds |
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 Mecosta County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mecosta 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 | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | 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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Mecosta County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mecosta County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mecosta County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Mecosta County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Tri-County Electric Coop (MI), Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Mecosta County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Mecosta County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 26–31, 2025. It peaked at 9,156 customers without power (44.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Mecosta County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 237 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 89 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mecosta County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/mecosta-county