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Flint power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Flint power outage map near you — centered at lat 43.0125, lng -83.6875 (the heart of Flint) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Flint zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Michigan power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Flint
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Consumers Energy’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open Consumers Energy live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Consumers Energy’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Flint residents
Active power outages right now
The most recent active outages reported across the USA.
No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Flint
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Consumers Energy directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Flint
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Flint is Consumers Energy. Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
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Are Flint residents eligible for compensation?
Flint sits in Michigan, so the rules that apply to your outage are Michigan’s. MPSC rule: $25 credit for outages over 16 hours after a catastrophic event, $35 if you experience 8+ outages in 12 months. DTE Energy and Consumers Energy must comply.
Your Flint eligibility right now
Catastrophic outage 16+ hours: $25 credit (automatic on next bill). 8+ outages in rolling 12 months: $35 credit. Verify on your bill — file with utility if missing.
For Flint addresses: file the claim directly with Consumers Energy (outage line 1-800-477-5050) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Flint claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through Consumers Energy's claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Flint: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Michigan-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Michigan compensation page.