Chippewa County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Chippewa 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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Chippewa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chippewa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 78 significant power outages in Chippewa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 9–11, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 15,629 customers (49.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 2 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 49th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chippewa County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 549 customers (1.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9–11, 2022 | 15,629(49.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 13, 2015 | 5,957(18.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 4,789(15.2%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Dec 15–18, 2022 | 4,277(13.6%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 26–28, 2018 | 4,125(13.1%) | 3 | 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 Chippewa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chippewa County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Barron Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,887 | Not reporting | |
| Eau Claire Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,881 | Not reporting | |
| Dunn County Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,676 | Not reporting | |
| Jump River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 10,215 | Not reporting | |
| Clark Electric Coop - (WI) | Cooperative | 9,770 | Not reporting | |
| Chippewa Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,005 | Not reporting | |
| Bloomer Electric & Water Co | Municipal | 2,189 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cornell | Municipal | 868 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Cadott - (WI) | Municipal | 854 | 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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Chippewa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chippewa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chippewa 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 Chippewa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Barron Electric Coop, Eau Claire Electric Coop, Dunn County Electric Coop and 6 others provide electric service in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Chippewa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 9–11, 2022. It peaked at 15,629 customers without power (49.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Chippewa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 78 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chippewa County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/chippewa-county