Buffalo County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Buffalo 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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Buffalo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buffalo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 130 significant power outages in Buffalo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 3, 2024) came when a winter storm left 2,326 customers (39.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 36th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buffalo County has risen recently: about 4 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 721 customers (12.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 3, 2024 | 2,326(39.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 11, 2022 | 2,049(34.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 6, 2024 | 1,598(26.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 17–18, 2018 | 1,582(26.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 2, 2019 | 1,569(26.4%) | 1 | 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 Buffalo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Buffalo County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,219 | Not reporting | |
| Eau Claire Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,881 | Not reporting | |
| Pierce-Pepin Coop Services | Cooperative | 7,990 | 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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Buffalo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buffalo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buffalo 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 Buffalo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Riverland Energy Cooperative, Eau Claire Electric Coop, Pierce-Pepin Coop Services provide electric service in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Buffalo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 3, 2024. It peaked at 2,326 customers without power (39.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Buffalo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 130 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buffalo County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/buffalo-county