Ashland County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Ashland 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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Ashland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ashland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 125 significant power outages in Ashland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 11–12, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,052 customers (79.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 14 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 32nd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ashland County has risen recently: about 3 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 266 customers (4.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11–12, 2022 | 5,052(79.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 8, 2016 | 3,489(55%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 21–23, 2016 | 3,479(54.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 20, 2017 | 3,474(54.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 12, 2016 | 3,366(53%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Ashland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ashland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Price Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 9,633 | Not reporting | |
| Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,585 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Power Co Inc | Investor Owned | 5,591 | 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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Ashland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ashland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ashland 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 Ashland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Price Electric Coop Inc, Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc, North Central Power Co Inc provide electric service in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Ashland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 11–12, 2022. It peaked at 5,052 customers without power (79.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ashland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 125 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ashland County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/ashland-county