Portage County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Portage 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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Portage County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Portage County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 159 significant power outages in Portage County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 10–17, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 18,682 customers (68.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 48 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 19th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 56 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Portage County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,290 customers (8.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10–17, 2017 | 18,682(68.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 20–26, 2019 | 17,096(62.9%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 28, 2016 | 7,852(28.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 15–17, 2022 | 7,813(28.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 24–25, 2019 | 6,214(22.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Portage County?
Electric companies with service territory in Portage County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,954 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm | Municipal | 15,073 | Not reporting | |
| Central Wisconsin Elec Coop | Cooperative | 8,358 | Not reporting | |
| Consolidated Water Power Co | Investor Owned | 91 | 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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Cities in Portage County
Stevens Point, Plover
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Portage County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Portage County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Portage 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 Portage County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Adams-Columbia Electric Coop, Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm and 2 others provide electric service in Portage County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Portage County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 10–17, 2017. It peaked at 18,682 customers without power (68.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Portage County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 159 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 56 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Portage County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/portage-county