Adams County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Adams County, Wisconsin don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 124 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 29, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,123 customers (43.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 46 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 42nd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has risen recently: about 3 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 14, 2025) affected 286 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 29, 2023 | 9,123(43.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 27–30, 2018 | 4,393(21.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 14–17, 2022 | 2,755(13.3%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 30, 2019 | 2,475(11.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 15, 2025 | 2,455(11.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,954 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Dells Electric Util | Municipal | 2,401 | Not reporting | |
| Pioneer Power and Light Co | Investor Owned | 2,278 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wisconsin. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adams County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Adams-Columbia Electric Coop, Wisconsin Dells Electric Util, Pioneer Power and Light Co provide electric service in Adams County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 29, 2023. It peaked at 9,123 customers without power (43.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 124 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/adams-county