Oconto County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Oconto 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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Oconto County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oconto 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 Oconto County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 27, 2019) came when flooding left 13,455 customers (50.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 48 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 11th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oconto County has risen recently: about 10 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 927 customers (3.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 27, 2019 | 13,455(50.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Nov 27 – Dec 2, 2019 | 10,114(37.8%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 2–6, 2024 | 9,706(36.3%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2025 | 8,472(31.7%) | 5 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Jun 10–11, 2016 | 7,396(27.6%) | 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 Oconto County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oconto 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 | |
| Oconto Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,399 | Not reporting | |
| Oconto Falls Water & Light Comm | Municipal | 1,687 | 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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Oconto County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oconto County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oconto 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 Oconto County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Oconto Electric Cooperative and 1 others provide electric service in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Oconto County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 27, 2019. It peaked at 13,455 customers without power (50.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Oconto County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oconto County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/oconto-county