Taylor County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Taylor 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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Taylor County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Taylor County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 54 significant power outages in Taylor County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,908 customers (15.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 51 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 70th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Taylor County has fallen recently: about 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 7, 2025) affected 574 customers (4.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20, 2019 | 1,908(15.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 1,532(12.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 5–6, 2024 | 1,475(11.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 28, 2023 | 1,412(11.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | May 22–23, 2019 | 1,375(10.9%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Taylor County?
Electric companies with service territory in Taylor 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 | |
| Clark Electric Coop - (WI) | Cooperative | 9,770 | Not reporting | |
| Price Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 9,633 | Not reporting | |
| Chippewa Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,005 | Not reporting | |
| Taylor Electric Coop - (WI) | Cooperative | 4,575 | Not reporting | |
| City of Medford - (WI) | Municipal | 4,012 | 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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Taylor County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Taylor County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Taylor 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 Taylor County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Jump River Electric Coop Inc, Clark Electric Coop - (WI), Price Electric Coop Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20, 2019. It peaked at 1,908 customers without power (15.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Taylor County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 54 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 51 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Taylor County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/taylor-county