Waupaca County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Waupaca 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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Waupaca County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Waupaca County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Waupaca County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20–25, 2019) came when tornadoes left 13,582 customers (57.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 33 min of power per year, more than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 15th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Waupaca County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 470 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20–25, 2019 | 13,582(57.5%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 13–16, 2017 | 12,057(51%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 2–4, 2024 | 7,904(33.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 13–21, 2022 | 6,570(27.8%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 28, 2021 | 4,084(17.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Waupaca County?
Electric companies with service territory in Waupaca 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 | |
| Wisconsin Public Service | Investor Owned | 472,199 | Not reporting | |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,954 | Not reporting | |
| Central Wisconsin Elec Coop | Cooperative | 8,358 | Not reporting | |
| New London Electric&Water Util | Municipal | 4,195 | Not reporting | |
| City of Clintonville - (WI) | Municipal | 2,859 | 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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Waupaca County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Waupaca County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Waupaca 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 Waupaca County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, Adams-Columbia Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Waupaca County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20–25, 2019. It peaked at 13,582 customers without power (57.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Waupaca County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Waupaca County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/waupaca-county