Douglas County, WI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Douglas County, Wisconsin share live outage data (East Central Energy), and none of them report outages here right now. Superior Water and Light Co and Dahlberg Light & Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Douglas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Douglas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 79 significant power outages in Douglas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–18, 2022) came when a winter storm left 6,682 customers (23% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 21 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 63rd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Douglas County has risen recently: about 2 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 22, 2025) affected 448 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–18, 2022 | 6,682(23%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 14, 2023 | 3,935(13.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 8, 2023 | 3,931(13.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 22, 2025 | 3,913(13.5%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Oct 13, 2023 | 3,827(13.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Douglas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Douglas County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Water and Light Co | Investor Owned | 15,626 | Not reporting | |
| Dahlberg Light & Power Co | Investor Owned | 12,339 | Not reporting | |
| Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,585 | 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.
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Douglas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Douglas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Douglas 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 Douglas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Superior Water and Light Co, Dahlberg Light & Power Co, Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc, East Central Energy provide electric service in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–18, 2022. It peaked at 6,682 customers without power (23% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Douglas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 79 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Douglas County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/douglas-county