St. Croix County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving St. Croix 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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St. Croix County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in St. Croix County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 133 significant power outages in St. Croix County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 11, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 17,765 customers (56.3% 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 24th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in St. Croix County has risen recently: about 5 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13–14, 2025) affected 3,683 customers (11.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 11, 2022 | 17,765(56.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 17–18, 2021 | 13,380(42.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 29–31, 2025 | 12,121(38.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 24–26, 2023 | 11,302(35.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2023 | 8,340(26.4%) | 1 | 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 St. Croix County?
Electric companies with service territory in St. Croix County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Coop | Cooperative | 22,552 | Not reporting | |
| St Croix Electric Coop | Cooperative | 12,222 | Not reporting | |
| Dunn County Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,676 | Not reporting | |
| Pierce-Pepin Coop Services | Cooperative | 7,990 | Not reporting | |
| City of River Falls | Municipal | 7,647 | Not reporting | |
| City of New Richmond | Municipal | 5,900 | 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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St. Croix County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in St. Croix County right now?
No outages are currently reported for St. Croix 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 St. Croix County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Polk-Burnett Electric Coop, St Croix Electric Coop, Dunn County Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in St. Croix County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 11, 2022. It peaked at 17,765 customers without power (56.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in St. Croix County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 133 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 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "St. Croix County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/st-croix-county