Midland County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Midland County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Midland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Midland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 183 significant power outages in Midland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 1–4, 2019) came when a winter storm left 13,745 customers (24% 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 55th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Midland County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–31, 2025) affected 6,052 customers (10.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 1–4, 2019 | 13,745(24%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jan 16–19, 2023 | 11,783(20.5%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 11,163(19.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 8, 2016 | 9,837(17.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 12–18, 2024 | 9,205(16.1%) | 7 | 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 Midland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Midland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | 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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Midland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Midland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Midland 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 Midland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI) provide electric service in Midland County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Midland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 1–4, 2019. It peaked at 13,745 customers without power (24% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Midland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 183 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 52 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. "Midland County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/midland-county