Schoolcraft County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Schoolcraft 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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Schoolcraft County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Schoolcraft County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 181 significant power outages in Schoolcraft County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 5–6, 2022) came when high winds left 2,591 customers (46.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 40 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 69th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 90 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Schoolcraft County has risen recently: about 8 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 743 customers (13.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 5–6, 2022 | 2,591(46.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 12–13, 2024 | 2,331(41.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 11–13, 2025 | 2,247(40%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 6, 2023 | 2,035(36.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 12–14, 2023 | 2,035(36.3%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
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 Schoolcraft County?
Electric companies with service territory in Schoolcraft County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor Owned | 58,485 | Not reporting | |
| Cloverland Electric Co-op | Cooperative | 44,687 | Not reporting | |
| Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn | Cooperative | 10,396 | 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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Schoolcraft County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Schoolcraft County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Cloverland Electric Co-op, Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn provide electric service in Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Schoolcraft County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 5–6, 2022. It peaked at 2,591 customers without power (46.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Schoolcraft County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 181 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 90 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Schoolcraft County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/schoolcraft-county