St. Joseph County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in St. Joseph County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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St. Joseph County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in St. Joseph County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 319 significant power outages in St. Joseph County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–18, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,700 customers (70.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 24th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 124 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in St. Joseph County has fallen recently: about 19 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 207 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–18, 2021 | 13,700(70.5%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2025 | 7,034(36.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2016 | 6,606(34%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 15–18, 2025 | 6,142(31.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–17, 2022 | 5,776(29.7%) | 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 St. Joseph County?
Electric companies with service territory in St. Joseph County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) | Investor Owned | 132,635 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI) | Cooperative | 37,323 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sturgis - (MI) | Municipal | 7,169 | 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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St. Joseph County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in St. Joseph County right now?
No outages are currently reported for St. Joseph County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves St. Joseph County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Indiana Michigan Power Co, Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI), City of Sturgis - (MI) provide electric service in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in St. Joseph County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–18, 2021. It peaked at 13,700 customers without power (70.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in St. Joseph County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 319 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 124 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "St. Joseph County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/st-joseph-county