Washburn County, WI Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Washburn County, Wisconsin share live outage data (East Central Energy), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co and Polk-Burnett Electric Coop do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Washburn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washburn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 135 significant power outages in Washburn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 27–28, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,556 customers (42.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 54 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 25th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washburn County has risen recently: about 6 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 250 customers (3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 27–28, 2023 | 3,556(42.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 14–17, 2022 | 3,482(41.4%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 15–20, 2025 | 1,846(22%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 26–27, 2025 | 1,653(19.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 12, 2023 | 1,627(19.3%) | 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 Washburn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washburn 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 | |
| Barron Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,887 | Not reporting | |
| Dahlberg Light & Power Co | Investor Owned | 12,339 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Power Co Inc | Investor Owned | 5,591 | Not reporting | |
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 5,588 | Reporting | |
| City of Spooner - (WI) | Municipal | 1,868 | 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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Washburn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washburn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washburn 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 Washburn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co, Polk-Burnett Electric Coop, Barron Electric Coop, Dahlberg Light & Power Co and 3 others provide electric service in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Washburn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 27–28, 2023. It peaked at 3,556 customers without power (42.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Washburn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 135 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washburn County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/washburn-county