Sauk County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Sauk 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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Sauk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sauk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 130 significant power outages in Sauk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 29–30, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,935 customers (16.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 67th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sauk County has risen recently: about 1 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 6, 2025) affected 2,333 customers (3.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 29–30, 2023 | 9,935(16.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 5, 2017 | 7,586(12.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 15–16, 2022 | 5,871(9.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 11, 2016 | 5,532(9.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 21–26, 2025 | 4,932(8.1%) | 6 | 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 Sauk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sauk County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,954 | Not reporting | |
| Oakdale Electric Coop | Cooperative | 18,983 | Not reporting | |
| Vernon Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,613 | Not reporting | |
| Reedsburg Utility Comm | Municipal | 5,728 | Not reporting | |
| Richland Electric Coop | Cooperative | 3,911 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Dells Electric Util | Municipal | 2,401 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Prairie Du Sac - (WI) | Municipal | 2,223 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Sauk City - (WI) | Municipal | 1,971 | 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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Sauk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sauk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sauk 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 Sauk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Adams-Columbia Electric Coop, Oakdale Electric Coop, Vernon Electric Coop and 5 others provide electric service in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Sauk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 29–30, 2023. It peaked at 9,935 customers without power (16.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Sauk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 130 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sauk County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/sauk-county