Pierce County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Pierce 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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Pierce County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pierce County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 76 significant power outages in Pierce County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 1, 2023) came when a winter storm left 4,570 customers (27.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 11 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 66th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pierce County has risen recently: about 1 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 11, 2025) affected 1,013 customers (6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 1, 2023 | 4,570(27.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 15–18, 2025 | 4,120(24.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 27, 2020 | 4,070(24.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 11–12, 2022 | 3,469(20.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 3, 2022 | 2,857(17%) | 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 Pierce County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pierce County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| St Croix Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,222 | Not reporting | |
| Dunn County Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,676 | Not reporting | |
| Pierce-Pepin Coop Services | Cooperative | 7,990 | Not reporting | |
| City of River Falls | Municipal | 7,647 | 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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Pierce County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pierce County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pierce 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 Pierce County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, St Croix Electric Coop, Dunn County Electric Coop, Pierce-Pepin Coop Services and 1 others provide electric service in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Pierce County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 1, 2023. It peaked at 4,570 customers without power (27.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Pierce County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 76 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pierce County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/pierce-county