Vernon County, WI Power Outages
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Vernon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Vernon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 92 significant power outages in Vernon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 3, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,056 customers (16% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 48 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 55th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Vernon County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 1,071 customers (8.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 3, 2020 | 2,056(16%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 11–12, 2019 | 2,015(15.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 23–25, 2022 | 1,845(14.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 20–21, 2017 | 1,474(11.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jul 13–14, 2024 | 1,218(9.5%) | 2 | 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 Vernon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Vernon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Coop | Cooperative | 14,716 | Not reporting | |
| Vernon Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,613 | Not reporting | |
| Richland Electric Coop | Cooperative | 3,911 | Not reporting | |
| City of Westby | Municipal | 1,278 | Not reporting | |
| La Farge Municipal Electric Co - (WI) | Municipal | 526 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Viola - (WI) | Municipal | 517 | 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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Vernon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Vernon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Vernon 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 Vernon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Northern States Power Co, Scenic Rivers Energy Coop, Vernon Electric Coop and 4 others provide electric service in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Vernon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 3, 2020. It peaked at 2,056 customers without power (16% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Vernon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 92 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Vernon County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/vernon-county