Tuscola County, MI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Tuscola County, Michigan share live outage data (Consumers Energy Co - (MI)), and none of them report outages here right now. DTE Electric Company and Thumb Electric Coop of Mich do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Tuscola County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tuscola County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 198 significant power outages in Tuscola County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 10, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 48,127 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 21 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 34th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 86 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tuscola County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 312 customers (1.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10, 2020 | 48,127(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 11–13, 2020 | 9,691(58.2%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 3 | May 4–10, 2018 | 6,715(40.4%) | 7 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 10–19, 2021 | 6,138(36.9%) | 10 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 15–22, 2022 | 5,871(35.3%) | 8 | 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 Tuscola County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tuscola 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 | |
| Thumb Electric Coop of Mich | Cooperative | 12,443 | 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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Tuscola County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tuscola County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tuscola 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 Tuscola County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Thumb Electric Coop of Mich provide electric service in Tuscola County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Tuscola County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 10, 2020. It peaked at 48,127 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Tuscola County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 198 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 86 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Tuscola County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/tuscola-county