Bayfield County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Bayfield 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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Bayfield County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bayfield County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 148 significant power outages in Bayfield County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 21–23, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,170 customers (79.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 29 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 28th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bayfield County has risen recently: about 4 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 868 customers (13.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 21–23, 2016 | 5,170(79.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 1, 2020 | 3,398(52.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 9, 2017 | 3,351(51.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 9–15, 2022 | 2,808(43.4%) | 7 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Dec 15–18, 2022 | 2,669(41.2%) | 4 | Winter storm |
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 Bayfield County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bayfield County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Dahlberg Light & Power Co | Investor Owned | 12,339 | Not reporting | |
| Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,585 | 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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Bayfield County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bayfield County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bayfield 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 Bayfield County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Dahlberg Light & Power Co, Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Bayfield County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 21–23, 2016. It peaked at 5,170 customers without power (79.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bayfield County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 148 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bayfield County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/bayfield-county