Price County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Price 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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Price County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Price County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 79 significant power outages in Price County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 9–11, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,970 customers (29.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 18 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 64th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Price County has risen recently: about 1 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 280 customers (2.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9–11, 2022 | 2,970(29.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 18, 2019 | 1,838(18%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Dec 26, 2019 | 1,838(18%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 9, 2025 | 1,565(15.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 7, 2023 | 1,504(14.8%) | 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 Price County?
Electric companies with service territory in Price County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Jump River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 10,215 | Not reporting | |
| Price Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 9,633 | 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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Price County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Price County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Price 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 Price County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Jump River Electric Coop Inc, Price Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Price County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Price County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 9–11, 2022. It peaked at 2,970 customers without power (29.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Price County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 79 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Price County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/price-county