Crawford County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Crawford 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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Crawford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Crawford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 74 significant power outages in Crawford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 19–21, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,996 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 68th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Crawford County has risen recently: about 1 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 176 customers (3.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 19–21, 2017 | 8,996(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 29, 2021 | 2,710(48.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 29, 2015 | 2,194(38.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 7, 2022 | 2,105(37.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 10, 2025 | 1,253(22.2%) | 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 Crawford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Crawford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Coop | Cooperative | 14,716 | Not reporting | |
| Vernon Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,613 | Not reporting | |
| Richland Electric Coop | Cooperative | 3,911 | 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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Crawford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Crawford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Crawford 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 Crawford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Northern States Power Co, Scenic Rivers Energy Coop, Vernon Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Crawford County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 19–21, 2017. It peaked at 8,996 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Crawford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 74 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Crawford County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/crawford-county