Pepin County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Pepin 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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Pepin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pepin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 86 significant power outages in Pepin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 11–12, 2022) came when hail and lightning left 2,025 customers (51.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 50th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% 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 Pepin County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 60 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 2, 2025) affected 123 customers (3.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11–12, 2022 | 2,025(51.7%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jul 18, 2015 | 1,737(44.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 10, 2018 | 1,730(44.2%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Nov 15, 2021 | 1,728(44.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 6, 2016 | 1,519(38.8%) | 1 | 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 Pepin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pepin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 20,219 | Not reporting | |
| Eau Claire Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,881 | Not reporting | |
| Dunn County Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,676 | Not reporting | |
| Pierce-Pepin Coop Services | Cooperative | 7,990 | 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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Pepin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pepin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pepin 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 Pepin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Riverland Energy Cooperative, Eau Claire Electric Coop, Dunn County Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Pepin County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Pepin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 11–12, 2022. It peaked at 2,025 customers without power (51.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Pepin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 86 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pepin County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/pepin-county