Oakland County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Oakland County, Michigan don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Oakland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oakland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 110 significant power outages in Oakland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 11–17, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 159,871 customers (24.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 46 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 39th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oakland County has fallen recently: about 13 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–27, 2025) affected 11,604 customers (1.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11–17, 2021 | 159,871(24.7%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 12, 2020 | 156,519(24.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2022 | 143,689(22.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 23 – Mar 6, 2023 | 142,457(22%) | 12 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 27–30, 2024 | 104,826(16.2%) | 4 | 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 Oakland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oakland 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 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Michigan. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Oakland County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Oakland County
Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Novi, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Madison Heights, Auburn Hills
Nearby counties
Oakland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oakland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oakland 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 Oakland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI) provide electric service in Oakland County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Oakland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 11–17, 2021. It peaked at 159,871 customers without power (24.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Oakland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 110 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 47 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. "Oakland County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/oakland-county