Newaygo County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Newaygo County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Newaygo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Newaygo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 272 significant power outages in Newaygo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–15, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,991 customers (46.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 15 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 44th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Newaygo County has held roughly steady recently: about 11 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–30, 2025) affected 2,758 customers (8.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–15, 2021 | 14,991(46.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2023 | 11,300(35.2%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 9,349(29.2%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 24–29, 2015 | 9,064(28.3%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 15–16, 2025 | 7,613(23.7%) | 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 Newaygo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Newaygo 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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Newaygo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Newaygo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Newaygo County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Newaygo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Newaygo County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Newaygo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–15, 2021. It peaked at 14,991 customers without power (46.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Newaygo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 272 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 15 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Newaygo County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/newaygo-county