Barron County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Barron 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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Barron County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barron County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 89 significant power outages in Barron County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 15–16, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,923 customers (23.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 27 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 46th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barron County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 5, 2025) affected 1,804 customers (6.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 15–16, 2025 | 6,923(23.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 19–22, 2019 | 4,978(17%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 16–17, 2017 | 4,176(14.3%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 11, 2022 | 3,606(12.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 11–12, 2017 | 3,329(11.4%) | 2 | 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 Barron County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barron County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Coop | Cooperative | 22,552 | Not reporting | |
| Barron Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,887 | Not reporting | |
| Dunn County Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,676 | Not reporting | |
| Jump River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 10,215 | Not reporting | |
| Chippewa Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,005 | Not reporting | |
| Rice Lake Utilities | Municipal | 6,085 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Power Co Inc | Investor Owned | 5,591 | Not reporting | |
| City of Barron - (WI) | Municipal | 1,865 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cumberland - (WI) | Municipal | 1,453 | 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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Barron County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barron County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barron 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 Barron County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Polk-Burnett Electric Coop, Barron Electric Coop, Dunn County Electric Coop and 6 others provide electric service in Barron County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Barron County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 15–16, 2025. It peaked at 6,923 customers without power (23.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Barron County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 89 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barron County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/barron-county