La Crosse County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving La Crosse 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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La Crosse County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in La Crosse County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 127 significant power outages in La Crosse County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 11, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 35,824 customers (95.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 14 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 31st of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 51 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in La Crosse County has risen recently: about 4 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 4,878 customers (13%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11, 2022 | 35,824(95.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 19, 2024 | 11,467(30.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 2–5, 2020 | 9,904(26.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 16–19, 2023 | 9,327(24.9%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 13–15, 2022 | 9,303(24.9%) | 3 | Flooding |
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 La Crosse County?
Electric companies with service territory in La Crosse County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,219 | Not reporting | |
| Vernon Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,613 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (WI) | Cooperative | 7,977 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Bangor - (WI) | Municipal | 2,017 | 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 La Crosse County
La Crosse, Onalaska
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La Crosse County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in La Crosse County right now?
No outages are currently reported for La Crosse 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 La Crosse County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Riverland Energy Cooperative, Vernon Electric Coop, Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (WI) and 1 others provide electric service in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in La Crosse County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 11, 2022. It peaked at 35,824 customers without power (95.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in La Crosse County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 127 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 51 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "La Crosse County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/la-crosse-county