Ottawa County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Ottawa County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Current outages
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Ottawa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ottawa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 174 significant power outages in Ottawa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 7–10, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 61,143 customers (50.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 25 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 71st of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 24 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ottawa County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,229 customers (1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 7–10, 2017 | 61,143(50.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 9–12, 2020 | 17,408(14.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 16–18, 2025 | 15,748(13.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 20–22, 2019 | 14,532(12.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 22–25, 2022 | 11,893(9.9%) | 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 Ottawa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ottawa 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 | |
| City of Holland - (MI) | Municipal | 32,200 | Not reporting | |
| City of Grand Haven - (MI) | Municipal | 15,183 | Not reporting | |
| City of Zeeland - (MI) | Municipal | 7,101 | 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.
Local outage news
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Ottawa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ottawa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ottawa County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Ottawa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, City of Holland - (MI), City of Grand Haven - (MI) and 2 others provide electric service in Ottawa County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Ottawa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 7–10, 2017. It peaked at 61,143 customers without power (50.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ottawa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 174 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 24 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ottawa County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/ottawa-county