Ontonagon County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Ontonagon 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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Ontonagon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ontonagon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 169 significant power outages in Ontonagon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 19–22, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,600 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 30 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 70th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ontonagon County has risen recently: about 8 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 680 customers (16%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 19–22, 2020 | 4,600(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 30, 2023 | 2,518(59.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 26–28, 2023 | 2,501(58.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 26–29, 2025 | 2,384(56.1%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 19, 2016 | 2,150(50.6%) | 1 | 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 Ontonagon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ontonagon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor Owned | 58,485 | Not reporting | |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. | Investor Owned | 37,486 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 8,947 | Not reporting | |
| Ontonagon County R E A | Cooperative | 5,213 | 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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Ontonagon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ontonagon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Northern States Power Co, Ontonagon County R E A provide electric service in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Ontonagon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 19–22, 2020. It peaked at 4,600 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ontonagon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 169 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ontonagon County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/ontonagon-county