Door County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Door 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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Door County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Door County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Door County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 2–6, 2024) came when a winter storm left 16,061 customers (60.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 12th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Door County has risen recently: about 10 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 2,042 customers (7.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2–6, 2024 | 16,061(60.5%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 1–4, 2015 | 13,409(50.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 13, 2017 | 12,100(45.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 9–11, 2025 | 9,294(35%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 1–3, 2019 | 8,767(33%) | 3 | 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 Door County?
Electric companies with service territory in Door County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sturgeon Bay - (WI) | Municipal | 9,725 | Not reporting | |
| Washington Island El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,115 | 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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Door County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Door County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Door 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 Door County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, City of Sturgeon Bay - (WI), Washington Island El Coop, Inc provide electric service in Door County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Door County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 2–6, 2024. It peaked at 16,061 customers without power (60.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Door County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 45 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. "Door County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/door-county