Marathon County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Marathon 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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Marathon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marathon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 163 significant power outages in Marathon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 14–18, 2022) came when a winter storm left 12,628 customers (15.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 57 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 39th 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 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marathon County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 858 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 14–18, 2022 | 12,628(15.7%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 27 – Aug 1, 2021 | 11,577(14.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 25–26, 2021 | 11,541(14.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 15–16, 2022 | 11,532(14.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 19–20, 2020 | 11,369(14.1%) | 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 Marathon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marathon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| City of Marshfield - (WI) | Municipal | 14,008 | Not reporting | |
| Clark Electric Coop - (WI) | Cooperative | 9,770 | Not reporting | |
| Central Wisconsin Elec Coop | Cooperative | 8,358 | Not reporting | |
| Taylor Electric Coop - (WI) | Cooperative | 4,575 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Stratford - (WI) | Municipal | 1,028 | 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 Marathon County
Wausau, Weston
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Marathon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marathon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marathon 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 Marathon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Northern States Power Co, City of Marshfield - (WI) and 4 others provide electric service in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Marathon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 14–18, 2022. It peaked at 12,628 customers without power (15.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Marathon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marathon County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/marathon-county