Jackson County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 27 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 17, 2023) came when a winter storm left 1,265 customers (8.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 72nd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has risen recently: about 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 15, 2025) affected 344 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 17, 2023 | 1,265(8.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 28, 2023 | 694(4.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 30, 2023 | 676(4.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 13–14, 2024 | 607(4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 11, 2022 | 445(3%) | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,219 | Not reporting | |
| Oakdale Electric Coop | Cooperative | 18,983 | Not reporting | |
| Eau Claire Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,881 | Not reporting | |
| Clark Electric Coop - (WI) | Cooperative | 9,770 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (WI) | Cooperative | 7,977 | Not reporting | |
| City of Black River Falls | Municipal | 2,895 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Merrillan - (WI) | Municipal | 414 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Northern States Power Co, Riverland Energy Cooperative, Oakdale Electric Coop and 5 others provide electric service in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 17, 2023. It peaked at 1,265 customers without power (8.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 27 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/jackson-county