Washington County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Washington 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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Washington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 277 significant power outages in Washington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 17–18, 2017) left 15,902 customers (46.4% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 14th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 92 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washington County has risen recently: about 8 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 1,860 customers (5.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 17–18, 2017 | 15,902(46.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 3–7, 2022 | 10,619(31%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 6–13, 2021 | 10,326(30.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 26–30, 2023 | 10,109(29.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 9, 2018 | 8,505(24.8%) | 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 Washington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | Investor Owned | 1,228,534 | Not reporting | |
| Hartford Electric | Municipal | 8,029 | Not reporting | |
| Slinger Utilities | Municipal | 3,125 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wisconsin. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Washington County
West Bend, Germantown, Hartford
Nearby counties
Washington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washington 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 Washington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Hartford Electric, Slinger Utilities provide electric service in Washington County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 17–18, 2017. It peaked at 15,902 customers without power (46.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Washington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 277 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 92 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washington County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/washington-county