Storms cause power outages around West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thousands of homes and businesses in West Michigan saw power outages Sunday, blamed on a line of severe thunderstorms that moved through the region.
As of around 6 p.m. Sunday, Consumers Energy reported about 25,000 customers statewide without service.
In West Michigan, Kent County saw the largest number of outages. Officials said the storm brought down power lines in Grand Rapids, Cannon Township, Bowne Township and Oakfield Township.
Outages in West Michigan by county as of 6 p.m.:
Barry County: 1,532
Calhoun County: 738
Ionia County: 1,119
Kalamazoo County: 940
Kent County: 6,841
Montcalm County: 1,010
Muskegon County: 353
Newaygo County: 2,681
Oceana County: 553
Ottawa County: 624
If you see a downed power line, stay away. Assume it’s energized, even if you don’t see it sparking. Call 911 and Consumers Energy.
Source: WOODTV.com
