Power Outage in Detroit, MI

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DTE Energy
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(800) 477-4747 Report Online
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City of Wayne
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(402) 375-2866
Wyandotte Municipal Services
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(734) 324-7190
Georgia Power
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(888) 891-0938 Report Online
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Niagara Mohawk Power
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(800) 867-5222 Report Online
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Detroit Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 1, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees blown over and snapped across the area. Over 17,000 DTE customers lost power, focused mainly northeast of Westland and just north of Dearborn Heights.

Dearborn Hgts - Dearborn Hgts
June 1, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Redford Twp had several trees knocked down along with numerous power lines.

Dearborn Hgts - Dearborn Hgts
June 1, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

The City of Westland had several downed trees and power lines along with three structure fires (houses) from power issues.

Nankin Mills - Nankin Mills
July 8, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds damaged power equipment.

Grosse Pt Woods - Grosse Pt Woods
August 18, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines reported down.

Woodhaven - Woodhaven

Episodes

June 25, 2023

A line of severe thunderstorms tracked across Lower Michigan during the afternoon and evening of June 25, 2023, producing areas of wind damage. The greatest cluster of wind damage occurred across the Detroit Metro area and into St. Clair county. Storm damage was consistent with 50 to 65 mph straight-line wind gusts for most areas. Parts of Romulus, Dearborn, and Hazel Park were reported to have localized stronger downburst wind gusts. Close to 80,000 customers lost power across the state as a result of the damage.

March 3, 2023

A significant winter storm impacted southeast Michigan on the afternoon and evening of Friday, March 3, 2023. A compact but very strong low pressure system tracked up the Ohio Valley, bringing strong lift and abundant moisture to the region. Despite air temperatures hovering near or slightly above freezing in many areas, the heavy snowfall rates allowed for rapid accumulations during rush hour and into the evening. Snowfall rates became so intense (2-3 inches per hour in some locations) that numerous bouts of thundersnow were observed in the evening. The heavy, wet snow exhibited snow to liquid ratios below 10:1 and piled up quickly on trees and power lines that were already stressed from recent winter storms on February 22nd and February 27th. This, combined with gusty winds, resulted in over 200,000 customers losing power across the area. ||Widespread snow totals of 8 to 11 inches occurred along a corridor from Jackson to Howell and Ann Arbor, the northern Metro Detroit suburbs, Lapeer, and parts of St. Clair and Sanilac Counties. A sharp snowfall gradient occurred to the north over the Tri-Cities and Thumb which saw totals generally ranging from 1 to 5 inches. To the south, milder air allowed for some rain to mix in at times across Monroe, southern Wayne, and parts of Lenawee Counties which reduced snowfall totals in those locations.||Here are some of the higher snowfall reports received:|Highland 10.5 inches.|Lapeer 10 inches. |Howell 10 inches.|Goodrich 9.4 inches.|Ann Arber 9.0 inches.|Memphis 8.7 inches.|Romulus 6.2 inches.

February 22, 2023

A major winter storm impacted Southeast Michigan during the daytime and evening hours of February 22, 2023. Warm/moist air originating in the Gulf of Mexico surged north toward a surface warm front, increasing coverage and intensity of precipitation over lower Michigan by mid-morning. This warmer air aloft interacted with a resident cold airmass near the surface, creating conditions favorable for snow to the north and a wintry mix for much of the metro Detroit region. The higher snow accumulations occurred across areas well north of I-69, with Midland, Bay, Tuscola, and Huron counties reporting 5 to 9 inches. Communities along and south of I-69 saw a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain which resulted in widespread ice accumulations of a quarter to half inch. Parts of Washtenaw even exceeded half an inch of ice accumulation. The impacts from icing were widespread, with DTE reporting nearly 3,000 downed wires and over 500,000 customers without power. Similarly, numerous reports of downed tree limbs were reported making some roads impassable. For many metro Detroit communities, an ice storm with this widespread of a footprint had not been observed since April 2003.

November 5, 2022

Strong low pressure tracking through Lake Superior sent a strong cold front through southeast Michigan, leading to wind gusts of 45 to 65 MPH. The strongest winds occurred with enhancement from convective showers. Scattered power outages and tree limbs were reported down, but DTE power outages peaked under 50,000 customers.|Here are some of the higher wind gusts reported:|66 mph measured gust at Lenawee County Airport at Adrian.|63 mph measured gust at Saginaw International Airport.|61 mph measured gust at Detroit Metro Airport.|60 mph measured gust at Custer Airport at Monroe.|59 mph measured gust at Bad Axe Airport.

August 29, 2022

A squall line raced across southern lower Michigan during the afternoon and evening of August 29, 2022, leaving widespread wind damage in its path. This line of storms developed ahead of a cold front and tracked into the region from the Chicago area, expanding in coverage and intensity as they encountered a warm, muggy, and unstable atmosphere over Southeast Michigan. Gusts of 60 to 75 mph were responsible for damage to trees, power lines, and property and left over 375,000 customers without power. Several gustnados were reported along the leading edge of the strong gust front in Cambridge Twp, Highland Twp, Putnam/Hamburg Twp, Richmond, and Fort Gratiot, producing localized corridors of enhanced damage.

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Nov 9, 2022

Consumers Energy: Over 120K without power throughout Michigan facebook twitter instagram snapchat rss

Consumers Energy is reporting 122,000 customers across the state are without power due to high winds.

Nov 6, 2022

50 mph wind gusts could cause power outages, dangerous driving conditions

High winds, with gusts of up to 50 mph, could cause power outages and dangerous driving conditions for much of central and southeast Michigan.

Nov 5, 2022

Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset

Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.

Oct 31, 2022

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Oct 17, 2022

6k DTE customers w/out power in Clinton Twp. due to animals Audacy Logo

According to DTE’s Outage Map, roughly 6,000 customers are in the dark after an unknown animal, possibly a pesky bird, damaged company equipment.

Oct 8, 2022

‘Utility redlining’: Detroit power outages disproportionally hit minority and low-income areas | Inequality | The Guardian

City’s electricity provider uses resilient lines in richer and whiter areas while poorer districts suffer from failure-prone equipment

Oct 6, 2022

Michigan commission orders audit of DTE, Consumers on power outages, downed lines facebook twitter instagram snapchat rss

The Michigan Public Service Commission ordered an audit of the state’s biggest utility companies in response to lengthy power outages and downed power line incidents this summer.

Oct 5, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Detroit, Michigan

City Detroit
County Wayne
State Michigan (MI)
Country United States
Zip Codes 48201, 48202, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211

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