Kenosha County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Kenosha 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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Kenosha County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kenosha County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 200 significant power outages in Kenosha County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 27, 2017) came when flooding left 13,666 customers (13% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 37th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kenosha County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 1,174 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 27, 2017 | 13,666(13%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 22–24, 2023 | 13,067(12.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 4, 2018 | 12,968(12.3%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Jul 29–30, 2023 | 12,588(12%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 20–24, 2022 | 12,053(11.5%) | 5 | 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 Kenosha County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kenosha County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | Investor Owned | 1,228,534 | Not reporting | |
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wisconsin. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Kenosha County
Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Salem Lakes
Nearby counties
Kenosha County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kenosha County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kenosha 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 Kenosha County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co provide electric service in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Kenosha County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 27, 2017. It peaked at 13,666 customers without power (13% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Kenosha County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 200 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kenosha County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/kenosha-county