Monroe County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Monroe 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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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 83 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 11, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,515 customers (41.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 58th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 23–24, 2025) affected 905 customers (5%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11, 2022 | 7,515(41.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 24, 2015 | 6,021(33.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 13, 2015 | 3,340(18.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 14–16, 2021 | 2,667(14.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 29–31, 2022 | 2,525(14%) | 3 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Oakdale Electric Coop | Cooperative | 18,983 | 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 | |
| Village of Cashton - (WI) | Municipal | 652 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe 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 Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Northern States Power Co, Oakdale Electric Coop, Vernon Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 11, 2022. It peaked at 7,515 customers without power (41.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 83 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monroe County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/monroe-county