Montcalm County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Montcalm County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company and Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Montcalm County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montcalm County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 269 significant power outages in Montcalm County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 27 – Mar 3, 2023) came when a winter storm left 15,525 customers (45.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 51 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 33rd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montcalm County has fallen recently: about 13 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 2,061 customers (6.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 27 – Mar 3, 2023 | 15,525(45.7%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 7–11, 2019 | 15,042(44.3%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 11–13, 2021 | 9,757(28.7%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 30–31, 2022 | 8,352(24.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 14–23, 2019 | 8,323(24.5%) | 10 | 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 Montcalm County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montcalm 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 | |
| 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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Montcalm County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montcalm County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montcalm 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 Montcalm County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) and 1 others provide electric service in Montcalm County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Montcalm County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 27 – Mar 3, 2023. It peaked at 15,525 customers without power (45.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Montcalm County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 269 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Montcalm County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/montcalm-county