Wayne County, MI Power Outages
Utilities serving Wayne 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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Wayne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wayne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 202 significant power outages in Wayne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 21 – Mar 7, 2023) came when a winter storm left 311,048 customers (70.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 37 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 8th of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 77 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wayne County has fallen recently: about 32 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 41 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 21, 2025) affected 5,273 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 21 – Mar 7, 2023 | 311,048(70.4%) | 15 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 9–18, 2021 | 265,444(60.1%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 30 – Sep 3, 2022 | 231,474(52.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 15–19, 2018 | 170,309(38.6%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 19–25, 2019 | 157,013(35.6%) | 7 | 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 Wayne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wayne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Energy | Investor Owned | 2,294,780 | Not reporting | |
| Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm - (MI) | Municipal | 12,876 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Michigan. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Wayne County
Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Lincoln Park, Southgate, Allen Park, Hamtramck
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Wayne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wayne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wayne 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 Wayne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, DTE Electric Company, Wyandotte Municipal Serv Comm - (MI) provide electric service in Wayne County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 21 – Mar 7, 2023. It peaked at 311,048 customers without power (70.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Wayne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 202 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 37 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 77 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wayne County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/wayne-county