Dunn County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Dunn 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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Dunn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dunn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 102 significant power outages in Dunn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 10–12, 2022) came when tornadoes left 6,799 customers (27.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 53rd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dunn County has risen recently: about 2 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 438 customers (1.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 10–12, 2022 | 6,799(27.3%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jul 29, 2025 | 6,292(25.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 15–16, 2022 | 5,164(20.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 4, 2023 | 4,616(18.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 10–13, 2016 | 3,986(16%) | 4 | 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 Dunn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dunn County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Coop | Cooperative | 22,552 | Not reporting | |
| Barron Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,887 | Not reporting | |
| Eau Claire Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,881 | Not reporting | |
| St Croix Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,222 | Not reporting | |
| Dunn County Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,676 | Not reporting | |
| Chippewa Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,005 | 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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Dunn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dunn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dunn 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 Dunn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Polk-Burnett Electric Coop, Barron Electric Coop, Eau Claire Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Dunn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 10–12, 2022. It peaked at 6,799 customers without power (27.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Dunn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 102 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dunn County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/dunn-county