DTE power outages: 56K+ customers without power after overnight storms, when power will be restored

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - A heavy thunderstorm that rolled through Thursday morning has caused massive flooding on roads, stranding drivers across the Detroit area. But it also knocked over 50,000 DTE customers offline.

As of 9:30 Thursday morning, DTE reports that over 56,000 people lost power in Thursday morning's storm.

READ: Detroit Metro Airport roads blocked by flooding

DTE said crews are working quickly to get power back online as soon as possible and the company expects 85% of all customers to be restored by the end of the day on Thursday.

Check the DTE outage map and report an outage here.

What to do if you see a downed wire:

If there is an emergency, such as a fire or you see a power line on an unoccupied car, first call 911 then call the power company. DTE Energy can be reached at 800-477-4747. Consumers Energy can be reached at 800-477-5050.

For non-emergency situations, you can report the wire to DTE online here.

Stay at least 20 feet from the wires. Do not touch the power lines or use an object to touch them. Do not drive over downed wires. Also, avoid touching anything the wire touches, such as a fence or a puddle.

Be sure to keep pets and children away from the lines, too.

If you are inside your vehicle and a wire falls on it, DTE says to stay inside and call 911. 

However, if you must get out of the vehicle, DTE advises removing loose clothing, and getting out without touching the frame. Jump with your feet together to avoid touching the vehicle and ground at the same time. Do not remove your feet until you are at least 20 feet away from the vehicle.