Eau Claire County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Eau Claire 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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Eau Claire County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Eau Claire County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 96 significant power outages in Eau Claire County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 11, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 26,746 customers (48.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 26 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 59th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Eau Claire County has risen recently: about 1 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 24, 2025) affected 710 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11, 2022 | 26,746(48.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 29, 2025 | 9,162(16.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 22, 2023 | 8,668(15.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 29–31, 2021 | 8,654(15.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2023 | 7,095(12.8%) | 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 Eau Claire County?
Electric companies with service territory in Eau Claire County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,219 | Not reporting | |
| Eau Claire Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,881 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (WI) | Cooperative | 7,977 | 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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Eau Claire County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Eau Claire County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Riverland Energy Cooperative, Eau Claire Electric Coop, Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (WI) provide electric service in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Eau Claire County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 11, 2022. It peaked at 26,746 customers without power (48.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Eau Claire County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 96 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Eau Claire County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/eau-claire-county