Oscoda County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Oscoda County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Oscoda County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oscoda County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 337 significant power outages in Oscoda County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 29 – Apr 22, 2025) came when an ice storm left 8,766 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 63 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 5th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 207 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oscoda County has risen recently: about 94 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 32 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 466 customers (9.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 22, 2025 | 8,766(100%) | 25 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Dec 10–20, 2021 | 4,438(88%) | 11 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 9–10, 2023 | 4,104(81.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 9–15, 2017 | 3,664(72.6%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 11, 2020 | 3,177(63%) | 1 | 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 Oscoda County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oscoda 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 | |
| Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop | Cooperative | 35,372 | 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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Oscoda County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oscoda County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oscoda County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Oscoda County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop provide electric service in Oscoda County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Oscoda County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 29 – Apr 22, 2025. It peaked at 8,766 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Oscoda County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 337 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 63 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 207 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oscoda County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/oscoda-county