Burnett County, WI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Burnett County, Wisconsin share live outage data (East Central Energy), and none of them report outages here right now. Polk-Burnett Electric Coop and Barron Electric Coop do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Burnett County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Burnett County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 104 significant power outages in Burnett County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 8, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,604 customers (59.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 41 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 57th 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 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Burnett County has risen recently: about 1 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 1,251 customers (13.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8, 2020 | 5,604(59.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 19–20, 2023 | 5,068(53.9%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jun 9–12, 2017 | 3,212(34.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 6, 2018 | 2,392(25.4%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 15, 2025 | 2,212(23.5%) | 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 Burnett County?
Electric companies with service territory in Burnett County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk-Burnett Electric Coop | Cooperative | 22,552 | Not reporting | |
| Barron Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,887 | Not reporting | |
| Northwestern Wisconsin Elec Co | Investor Owned | 15,075 | Not reporting | |
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 5,588 | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wisconsin. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Burnett County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Burnett County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Burnett 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 Burnett County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Polk-Burnett Electric Coop, Barron Electric Coop, Northwestern Wisconsin Elec Co, East Central Energy provide electric service in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Burnett County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 8, 2020. It peaked at 5,604 customers without power (59.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Burnett County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 104 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Burnett County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/burnett-county