Shawano County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Shawano 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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Shawano County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Shawano County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Shawano County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 2–5, 2024) came when a winter storm left 7,377 customers (23.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 23rd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Shawano County has risen recently: about 5 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 449 customers (1.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2–5, 2024 | 7,377(23.5%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 20–22, 2019 | 6,952(22.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2025 | 6,709(21.4%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Dec 1–2, 2019 | 6,665(21.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 26, 2020 | 6,271(20%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Shawano County?
Electric companies with service territory in Shawano County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | Investor Owned | 1,228,534 | Not reporting | |
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Oconto Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,399 | Not reporting | |
| Central Wisconsin Elec Coop | Cooperative | 8,358 | Not reporting | |
| Shawano Municipal Utilities | Municipal | 6,183 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Gresham - (WI) | Municipal | 1,248 | Not reporting | |
| Badger Power Marketing Authority | — | — | 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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Shawano County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Shawano County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Shawano 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 Shawano County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Oconto Electric Cooperative and 4 others provide electric service in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Shawano County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 2–5, 2024. It peaked at 7,377 customers without power (23.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Shawano County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Shawano County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/shawano-county