Monroe County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Monroe County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company and Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 308 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 22 – Mar 6, 2023) came when a winter storm left 31,789 customers (67.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 18th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 105 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has held roughly steady recently: about 25 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 29 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 2,968 customers (6.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 6, 2023 | 31,789(67.3%) | 13 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 9–18, 2021 | 29,923(63.3%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 3–7, 2018 | 18,070(38.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 14, 2021 | 15,676(33.2%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Dec 11–19, 2021 | 14,239(30.1%) | 9 | 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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe 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 | |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI) | Cooperative | 37,323 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe 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 Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI) provide electric service in Monroe County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 22 – Mar 6, 2023. It peaked at 31,789 customers without power (67.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 308 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 105 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. "Monroe County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/monroe-county