Milwaukee County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Milwaukee 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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Milwaukee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Milwaukee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 91 significant power outages in Milwaukee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 10–11, 2023) came when a winter storm left 89,708 customers (15.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 33rd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Milwaukee County has risen recently: about 3 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 15,616 customers (2.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 10–11, 2023 | 89,708(15.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 11–14, 2021 | 64,397(10.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 12–15, 2024 | 59,651(10%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 10–12, 2025 | 34,345(5.8%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 13–16, 2022 | 33,487(5.6%) | 4 | 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 Milwaukee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Milwaukee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | Investor Owned | 1,228,534 | 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 Milwaukee County
Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Oak Creek, Greenfield, Franklin, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Glendale, Whitefish Bay
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Milwaukee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Milwaukee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co provide electric service in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Milwaukee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 10–11, 2023. It peaked at 89,708 customers without power (15.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Milwaukee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 91 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Milwaukee County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/milwaukee-county