Wisconsin Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
Wisconsin utilities do not yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so live counts here are limited. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
Wisconsin outage map by county
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Wisconsin counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Wisconsin power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Wisconsin since 2014 (Dec 16–18, 2021) left as many as 175,280 customers (5.68% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Aug 11–13, 2021) peaked at 155,666 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, Wisconsin customers averaged about 3 hr 38 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2021, at 4 hr 44 min per customer.
Outages peak in July (20% of outage time). Outage time in Wisconsin has risen recently: about 4 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 175,280(5.68%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 11–13, 2021 | 155,666(5.04%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 20–24, 2019 | 150,626(4.88%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 9–12, 2022 | 145,443(4.71%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 28–30, 2023 | 142,121(4.61%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Jun 13–18, 2022 | 134,919(4.37%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 7 | Mar 10–11, 2023 | 111,397(3.61%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 8 | Jan 12–15, 2024 | 109,888(3.56%) | 4 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Wisconsin electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Wisconsin, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | Investor Owned | 1,228,534 | Not reporting | |
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) | Investor Owned | 170,341 | Not reporting | |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,954 | Not reporting | |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Coop | Cooperative | 22,552 | Not reporting | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,219 | Not reporting | |
| Barron Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,887 | Not reporting | |
| Oakdale Electric Coop | Cooperative | 18,983 | Not reporting | |
| Sun Prairie Utilities | Municipal | 18,906 | Not reporting | |
| Manitowoc Public Utilities | Municipal | 18,328 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kaukauna (WI) | Municipal | 17,205 | Not reporting | |
| Superior Water and Light Co | Investor Owned | 15,626 | Not reporting | |
| Northwestern Wisconsin Elec Co | Investor Owned | 15,075 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Wisconsin grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Wisconsin customer went 4 hr 24 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Wisconsin 25th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 27 min. Customers averaged 0.99 interruptions, each lasting about 4 hr 28 min. Over the last five years Wisconsin averaged 4 hr 47 min of outages per customer per year (rank 29th).
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| Year | WI SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 107.8 | 209 |
| 2016 | 147.8 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 219.2 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 117 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 383.5 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 119.9 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 361.2 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 307.9 | 333 |
| 2023 | 203.8 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 296.8 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 264.1 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Wisconsin power outage news
No Wisconsin outage headlines in the past week.
All Wisconsin counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 72 Wisconsin counties
- Adams County
- Ashland County
- Barron County
- Bayfield County
- Brown County
- Buffalo County
- Burnett County
- Calumet County
- Chippewa County
- Clark County
- Columbia County
- Crawford County
- Dane County
- Dodge County
- Door County
- Douglas County
- Dunn County
- Eau Claire County
- Florence County
- Fond du Lac County
- Forest County
- Grant County
- Green County
- Green Lake County
- Iowa County
- Iron County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Juneau County
- Kenosha County
- Kewaunee County
- La Crosse County
- Lafayette County
- Langlade County
- Lincoln County
- Manitowoc County
- Marathon County
- Marinette County
- Marquette County
- Menominee County
- Milwaukee County
- Monroe County
- Oconto County
- Oneida County
- Outagamie County
- Ozaukee County
- Pepin County
- Pierce County
- Polk County
- Portage County
- Price County
- Racine County
- Richland County
- Rock County
- Rusk County
- Sauk County
- Sawyer County
- Shawano County
- Sheboygan County
- St. Croix County
- Taylor County
- Trempealeau County
- Vernon County
- Vilas County
- Walworth County
- Washburn County
- Washington County
- Waukesha County
- Waupaca County
- Waushara County
- Winnebago County
- Wood County
Wisconsin power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Wisconsin right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Wisconsin. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in Wisconsin?
In 2025, the average Wisconsin electricity customer was without power for 4 hr 24 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Wisconsin 25th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.950% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Wisconsin?
When an outage happened in 2025, Wisconsin customers waited an average of 4 hr 28 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 0.99 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Wisconsin?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp and others serve the most customers in Wisconsin. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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