Dane County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Dane 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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Dane County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dane County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 36 significant power outages in Dane County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 22–24, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 46,973 customers (15.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 12 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 65th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dane County has risen recently: about 1 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 10, 2025) affected 8,497 customers (2.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 22–24, 2024 | 46,973(15.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 13–15, 2022 | 18,824(6.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 6, 2016 | 16,821(5.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 29, 2023 | 16,785(5.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2017 | 15,944(5.4%) | 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 Dane County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dane County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | Investor Owned | 1,228,534 | Not reporting | |
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) | Investor Owned | 170,341 | Not reporting | |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,954 | Not reporting | |
| Sun Prairie Utilities | Municipal | 18,906 | Not reporting | |
| City of Stoughton - (WI) | Municipal | 9,475 | Not reporting | |
| Rock Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 7,895 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Waunakee - (WI) | Municipal | 7,777 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Mt. Horeb - (WI) | Municipal | 4,182 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Black Earth - (WI) | Municipal | 1,470 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Mazomanie - (WI) | Municipal | 988 | Not 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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Cities in Dane County
Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, Verona, Waunakee
Nearby counties
Dane County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dane County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dane 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 Dane County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Madison Gas & Electric Co, Adams-Columbia Electric Coop and 7 others provide electric service in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Dane County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 22–24, 2024. It peaked at 46,973 customers without power (15.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Dane County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 36 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 3 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dane County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/dane-county