Polk County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Polk 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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Polk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Polk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 148 significant power outages in Polk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 12, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,357 customers (31% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 34 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 27th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 55% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Polk County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 420 customers (1.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 12, 2017 | 10,357(31%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 19–29, 2019 | 9,152(27.4%) | 11 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 30, 2019 | 6,481(19.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 5, 2019 | 6,371(19.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 18, 2019 | 6,364(19.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Polk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Polk County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Coop | Cooperative | 22,552 | Not reporting | |
| Barron Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,887 | Not reporting | |
| Northwestern Wisconsin Elec Co | Investor Owned | 15,075 | Not reporting | |
| St Croix Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,222 | 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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Polk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Polk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Polk 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 Polk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Polk-Burnett Electric Coop, Barron Electric Coop, Northwestern Wisconsin Elec Co and 1 others provide electric service in Polk County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Polk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 12, 2017. It peaked at 10,357 customers without power (31% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Polk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 148 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Polk County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/polk-county