Waushara County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Waushara 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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Waushara County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Waushara County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 130 significant power outages in Waushara County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 12–19, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,809 customers (46.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 17 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 30th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Waushara County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 23, 2025) affected 402 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 12–19, 2017 | 9,809(46.6%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 15–17, 2022 | 8,681(41.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 18–22, 2019 | 5,801(27.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 29, 2021 | 5,747(27.3%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Mar 5, 2022 | 5,668(26.9%) | 1 | Ice storm |
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 Waushara County?
Electric companies with service territory in Waushara 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 | |
| Pioneer Power and Light Co | Investor Owned | 2,278 | 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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Waushara County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Waushara County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Waushara 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 Waushara 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 1 others provide electric service in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Waushara County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 12–19, 2017. It peaked at 9,809 customers without power (46.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Waushara County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 130 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Waushara County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/waushara-county