Severe Storms Cause Widespread Power Outages in Mid-Michigan
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Updated Sep 3
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What happened
Severe storms impacted Mid-Michigan, leading to widespread power outages across the region on September 3, 2026. Reports indicated that downed trees and storm damage were prevalent in the area. Consumers Energy reported that as of 4 p.m., 24,000 customers were without power due to the storm damage.
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Why it matters
The outages affect Consumers Energy, a major regulated utility operating in the state of Michigan. The company is currently engaged in power restoration efforts following the severe weather event.
Severe weather prompts utility mobilization across the state of Michigan.
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Who's involved
- MichiganState of Michigan affected by the severe weather event.
- Consumers EnergyConsumers Energy, a major utility company in Michigan.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A service center has been established in Flint to assist residents with utility bill payments for Consumers Energy.Sub-event
- Severe storms caused widespread power outages and service disruptions in Livingston County, MI.Sub-event
- A mobile command center has been deployed in Okemos involving Consumers Energy.Sub-event
- Power restoration efforts are underway in Lansing following severe storm damage affecting the area.Sub-event
Storms caused widespread power outages across Michigan on September 3rd.1 source
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The entities involved
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Michigan
state of the United States of America
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Consumers Energy
public utility in Michigan, United States, that provides natural gas and electricity
Related events
- Severe storms caused power outages in Southeast Michigan, affecting customers of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.
- Severe thunderstorms and soaring temperatures are causing power outages and threatening the region across Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
- Bills were introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives aimed at protecting residents from grid failures.
- Extreme flooding impacted the management program related to the Thunder Bay River in Michigan.