Washtenaw County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Washtenaw 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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Washtenaw County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washtenaw County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 177 significant power outages in Washtenaw County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 20 – Mar 7, 2023) came when a winter storm left 79,028 customers (40.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 18 min of power per year, close to the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 35th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washtenaw County has held roughly steady recently: about 17 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 6, 2025) affected 2,117 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 20 – Mar 7, 2023 | 79,028(40.4%) | 16 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 9–17, 2021 | 68,416(35%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 17–24, 2019 | 36,636(18.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 26–30, 2023 | 34,976(17.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 24–28, 2023 | 34,455(17.6%) | 5 | 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 Washtenaw County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washtenaw 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 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Chelsea - (MI) | Municipal | 3,408 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Clinton - (MI) | Municipal | 1,421 | 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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Cities in Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
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Washtenaw County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washtenaw County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Village of Chelsea - (MI), Village of Clinton - (MI) provide electric service in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Washtenaw County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 20 – Mar 7, 2023. It peaked at 79,028 customers without power (40.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Washtenaw County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 177 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washtenaw County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/washtenaw-county