Lincoln County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Lincoln 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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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 208 significant power outages in Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 22–27, 2019) came when high winds left 10,080 customers (63.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 9th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 74 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lincoln County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–31, 2025) affected 3,694 customers (23.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 22–27, 2019 | 10,080(63.8%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 27 – Aug 3, 2021 | 9,752(61.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 8,208(52%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 17, 2017 | 8,200(51.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 26, 2016 | 7,494(47.4%) | 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 Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln 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 | |
| Taylor Electric Coop - (WI) | Cooperative | 4,575 | 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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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Northern States Power Co, Price Electric Coop Inc, Taylor Electric Coop - (WI) provide electric service in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 22–27, 2019. It peaked at 10,080 customers without power (63.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 208 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 74 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lincoln County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/lincoln-county