Van Buren County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Van Buren County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
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Van Buren County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Van Buren County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 394 significant power outages in Van Buren County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 16–23, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,203 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 hr 39 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 12th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 173 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Van Buren County has risen recently: about 37 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,089 customers (5.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16–23, 2025 | 19,203(100%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 22 – Mar 2, 2023 | 13,195(69.8%) | 9 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 25 – Jul 4, 2020 | 11,221(59.3%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 27 – Apr 7, 2025 | 10,849(57.4%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 10–13, 2021 | 10,179(53.8%) | 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 Van Buren County?
Electric companies with service territory in Van Buren 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 South Haven - (MI) | Municipal | 8,782 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Paw Paw - (MI) | Municipal | 1,892 | 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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Van Buren County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Van Buren County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Van Buren County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Van Buren County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Indiana Michigan Power Co, Midwest Energy Cooperative - (MI), City of South Haven - (MI) and 1 others provide electric service in Van Buren County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Van Buren County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 16–23, 2025. It peaked at 19,203 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 Van Buren County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 394 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 173 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Van Buren County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/van-buren-county