Forest County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Forest 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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Forest County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Forest County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 290 significant power outages in Forest County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 16–22, 2020) came when flooding left 12,168 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 2nd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 143 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Forest County has risen recently: about 39 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 177 customers (2.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16–22, 2020 | 12,168(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2025 | 9,526(100%) | 7 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2019 | 7,039(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 20–29, 2019 | 4,614(72.8%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 16, 2024 | 4,169(65.8%) | 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 Forest County?
Electric companies with service territory in Forest 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 |
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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Forest County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Forest County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Forest 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 Forest County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp provide electric service in Forest County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Forest County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 16–22, 2020. It peaked at 12,168 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Forest County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 290 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 143 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Forest County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/forest-county