Sanilac County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Sanilac 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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Sanilac County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sanilac County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 256 significant power outages in Sanilac County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 4–10, 2018) came when high winds left 13,303 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 29 hr 39 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 14th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 149 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sanilac County has fallen recently: about 11 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 47 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 291 customers (2.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4–10, 2018 | 13,303(100%) | 7 | High winds |
| 2 | Sep 22–27, 2021 | 9,280(71.9%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 18–25, 2019 | 8,365(64.8%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 10–13, 2020 | 8,069(62.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 2–5, 2015 | 7,197(55.8%) | 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 Sanilac County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sanilac County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | Not reporting | |
| Thumb Electric Coop of Mich | Cooperative | 12,443 | Not reporting | |
| City of Croswell - (MI) | Municipal | 1,401 | 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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Sanilac County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sanilac County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sanilac 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 Sanilac County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Thumb Electric Coop of Mich, City of Croswell - (MI) provide electric service in Sanilac County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Sanilac County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 4–10, 2018. It peaked at 13,303 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Sanilac County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 256 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 29 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 149 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sanilac County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/sanilac-county