Florence County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Florence 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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Florence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Florence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 153 significant power outages in Florence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 14–16, 2020) left 4,280 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 6th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 100 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Florence County has risen recently: about 16 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26–27, 2025) affected 144 customers (5.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 14–16, 2020 | 4,280(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2019 | 3,370(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 10–15, 2017 | 2,660(93.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2025 | 1,764(62.1%) | 7 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 1,167(41.1%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Florence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Florence County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | Investor Owned | 1,228,534 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Florence Utility Comm | Municipal | 1,695 | 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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Florence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Florence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Florence 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 Florence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Florence Utility Comm provide electric service in Florence County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Florence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 14–16, 2020. It peaked at 4,280 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Florence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 153 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 100 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Florence County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/florence-county