Sawyer County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Sawyer 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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Sawyer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sawyer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 134 significant power outages in Sawyer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–18, 2022) came when a winter storm left 5,902 customers (45.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 16th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sawyer County has risen recently: about 9 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26–27, 2025) affected 2,886 customers (22.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–18, 2022 | 5,902(45.3%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 15, 2019 | 4,356(33.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Nov 6, 2023 | 3,620(27.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 3–4, 2022 | 3,560(27.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 26–29, 2016 | 3,348(25.7%) | 4 | 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 Sawyer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sawyer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Barron Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,887 | Not reporting | |
| Jump River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 10,215 | Not reporting | |
| Price Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 9,633 | Not reporting | |
| Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,585 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Power Co Inc | Investor Owned | 5,591 | 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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Sawyer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sawyer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sawyer 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 Sawyer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Barron Electric Coop, Jump River Electric Coop Inc, Price Electric Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Sawyer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–18, 2022. It peaked at 5,902 customers without power (45.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Sawyer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 134 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sawyer County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/sawyer-county