Saginaw County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Saginaw County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company and Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Saginaw County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Saginaw County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Saginaw County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 10–14, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,531 customers (14.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 46 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 77th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Saginaw County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 1,341 customers (1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10–14, 2020 | 19,531(14.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2025 | 13,829(10.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 7–13, 2021 | 11,916(9%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 20–22, 2019 | 11,262(8.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 4–6, 2018 | 11,255(8.5%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Saginaw County?
Electric companies with service territory in Saginaw 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 | Reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) | Cooperative | 27,394 | 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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Saginaw County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Saginaw County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Saginaw 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 Saginaw County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Tri-County Electric Coop (MI) provide electric service in Saginaw County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Saginaw County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 10–14, 2020. It peaked at 19,531 customers without power (14.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Saginaw County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 17 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. "Saginaw County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/saginaw-county