Walworth County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Walworth 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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Walworth County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Walworth County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 230 significant power outages in Walworth County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 22–25, 2023) came when a winter storm left 15,076 customers (33% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 22nd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Walworth County has risen recently: about 6 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 3,916 customers (8.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 22–25, 2023 | 15,076(33%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 23–25, 2024 | 13,468(29.5%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 25, 2023 | 8,551(18.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 1, 2023 | 7,945(17.4%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Aug 9–11, 2021 | 7,818(17.1%) | 3 | 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 Walworth County?
Electric companies with service territory in Walworth 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 | |
| Rock Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 7,895 | Not reporting | |
| City of Elkhorn - (WI) | Municipal | 5,052 | 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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Walworth County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Walworth County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Walworth 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 Walworth County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Rock Energy Cooperative, City of Elkhorn - (WI) provide electric service in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Walworth County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 22–25, 2023. It peaked at 15,076 customers without power (33% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Walworth County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 230 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Walworth County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/walworth-county