Power Outage in Muskegon, MI

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Muskegon Power Outages Caused by Weather

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February 24, 2019 - High Wind

Downed tree limbs and power lines and widespread power outages occurred due to wind gusts of up to around 60 mph.

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February 5, 2019 - Ice Storm

Up to three quarters of an inch of freezing rain resulted in numerous downed trees, limbs, power lines and widespread power outages.

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August 26, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees and power lines were blown down across portions of Muskegon county.

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April 14, 2018 - Winter Storm

An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.

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July 7, 2017 - Thunderstorm Wind

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts brought down several trees and power lines near Muskegon. A measured wind gust to 61 mph was reported.

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June 28, 2008

A round of strong to severe thunderstorms resulted in several reports of wind damage. The most widespread damage occurred across Lake county, where at least 50 to 60 trees were blown down and at least three quarters of the county lost power after the storms.

June 3, 2007

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts brought down numerous trees and power lines across portions of Muskegon county.

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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

Service restored after water main break in NE Grand Rapids | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

There was a water outage on Grand Rapids’ northwest side Thursday due to a water main break, the city says.

Oct 6, 2022

State agency calls audit of power outage response | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

A state agency will now require Consumers Energy and DTE to report how they are managing power outages and educating the public on downed power lines.

Oct 6, 2022

About 30 residents and 10 Consumers Energy officials attended a community meeting at Plymouth Park in Midland to discuss the reason for numerous recent power outages and what the company is doing about the problem.

Ward 4 Councilwoman Diane Brown Wilhelm and Ward 5 Councilman Marty Wazbinski hosted the meeting; their wards have been especially hard hit by outages.

Sep 22, 2022

Power outages reported in Bay County after severe storms - mlive.com

The power outage closed the Bay County Court Facility at 1230 Washington Avenue in downtown Bay City for the remainder of the day.

Sep 21, 2022

3 Grand Rapids schools close early after power outage - mlive.com

The outages are on Grand Rapids' West Side

Sep 14, 2022

Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.

Sep 10, 2022

Car crash leads to Saginaw power outage, canceling classes at Arthur Hill High School - mlive.com

Power was restored at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.

Sep 1, 2022

Schools adapt, businesses close as Dexter still waits for the lights to come on - mlive.com

A school open house happened by flashlight and glow sticks, and stoplights ran on generators as outages continued on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Sep 1, 2022

Power outage cancels classes for Columbia students on Tuesday, Aug. 30 - mlive.com

Monday night's storms knocked out power to a building, Superintendent Pam Campbell said.

Aug 30, 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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Muskegon, Michigan

City Muskegon
County Muskegon
State Michigan (MI)
Country United States
Zip Codes 49440, 49441, 49442, 49443, 49444, 49445

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