Manitowoc County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Manitowoc 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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Manitowoc County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Manitowoc County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Manitowoc County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 8, 2020) came when flooding left 27,135 customers (56.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 55 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 69th 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 5 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Manitowoc County has risen recently: about 1 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 841 customers (1.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 8, 2020 | 27,135(56.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 21–24, 2019 | 4,642(9.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 11–12, 2016 | 4,376(9.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 8, 2015 | 3,007(6.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 13–14, 2022 | 2,988(6.2%) | 2 | 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 Manitowoc County?
Electric companies with service territory in Manitowoc 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 | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Manitowoc Public Utilities | Municipal | 18,328 | Not reporting | |
| Two Rivers Water & Light | Municipal | 6,196 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kiel - (WI) | Municipal | 2,779 | 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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Manitowoc County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Manitowoc County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Manitowoc Public Utilities and 2 others provide electric service in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Manitowoc County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 8, 2020. It peaked at 27,135 customers without power (56.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Manitowoc County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 55 min of power per year, and on 5 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Manitowoc County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/manitowoc-county