Vilas County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Vilas 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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Vilas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Vilas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 420 significant power outages in Vilas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 27–30, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,123 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 46 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 1st of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 257 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Vilas County has risen recently: about 52 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 40 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–31, 2025) affected 4,921 customers (53%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 27–30, 2021 | 19,123(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 8–10, 2020 | 14,379(100%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 21–31, 2022 | 13,340(100%) | 11 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 10–13, 2016 | 12,976(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 12,910(100%) | 4 | 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 Vilas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Vilas County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | Investor Owned | 1,228,534 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin, Michigan) | Investor Owned | 265,062 | Not reporting | |
| Price Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 9,633 | Not reporting | |
| Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,585 | Not reporting | |
| City of Eagle River - (WI) | Municipal | 1,599 | 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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Vilas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Vilas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Vilas 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 Vilas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Northern States Power Co, Price Electric Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Vilas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 27–30, 2021. It peaked at 19,123 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Vilas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 420 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 46 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 257 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Vilas County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/vilas-county