Iron County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Iron 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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Iron County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Iron County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 181 significant power outages in Iron County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 6, 2023) left 4,110 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 23 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 3rd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 156 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Iron County has risen recently: about 26 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 68 customers (3.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 6, 2023 | 4,110(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 27–30, 2019 | 2,739(100%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 21–22, 2021 | 2,395(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 16, 2016 | 2,321(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 9–12, 2022 | 2,258(100%) | 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 Iron County?
Electric companies with service territory in Iron County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Price Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 9,633 | Not reporting | |
| Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,585 | 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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Iron County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Iron County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Iron 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 Iron County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Northern States Power Co, Price Electric Coop Inc, Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Iron County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Iron County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 6, 2023. It peaked at 4,110 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 Iron County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 181 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 23 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 156 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Iron County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/iron-county