Otsego County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Otsego County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Otsego County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Otsego County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 267 significant power outages in Otsego County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 29 – Apr 19, 2025) came when an ice storm left 17,912 customers (93.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 13th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 102 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Otsego County has risen recently: about 56 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 971 customers (5.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 19, 2025 | 17,912(93.4%) | 22 | Ice storm |
| 2 | May 20–22, 2022 | 6,591(34.4%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Dec 14–19, 2021 | 5,722(29.8%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 2–4, 2015 | 5,112(26.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 7–11, 2025 | 3,737(19.5%) | 5 | 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 Otsego County?
Electric companies with service territory in Otsego 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 | |
| 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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Otsego County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Otsego County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Otsego County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Otsego County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop, Wolverine Power Supply Coop provide electric service in Otsego County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Otsego County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 29 – Apr 19, 2025. It peaked at 17,912 customers without power (93.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Otsego County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 267 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 102 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Otsego County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/otsego-county