Wexford County, MI Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Wexford County, Michigan by Consumers Energy Co - (MI) or Great Lakes Energy Coop.
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Wexford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wexford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 256 significant power outages in Wexford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–19, 2021) came when high winds left 7,547 customers (35.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Michigan average of 14 hr 40 min. That ranks 53rd of 83 Michigan counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wexford County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–31, 2025) affected 4,090 customers (19%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 7,547(35.1%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 2–4, 2015 | 6,648(30.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 24–29, 2015 | 5,300(24.6%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 21, 2020 | 4,903(22.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 11–13, 2021 | 4,741(22%) | 3 | 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 Wexford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wexford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy | Investor Owned | 1,901,950 | Reporting | |
| Great Lakes Energy | Cooperative | 135,145 | Reporting | |
| Cherryland Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 39,694 | 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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Wexford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wexford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wexford County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Wexford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Cherryland Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Wexford County, Michigan.
What was the worst power outage in Wexford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–19, 2021. It peaked at 7,547 customers without power (35.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Wexford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 256 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wexford County, MI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/michigan/wexford-county