Wood County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Wood 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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Wood County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wood County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 94 significant power outages in Wood County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 18–22, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,925 customers (27.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 48 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 54th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wood County has fallen recently: about 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 2,609 customers (5.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 18–22, 2019 | 12,925(27.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 24–25, 2019 | 6,179(13.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 5,616(12%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 3, 2016 | 3,930(8.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 22, 2019 | 3,771(8.1%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Wood County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wood County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Coop | Cooperative | 39,954 | Not reporting | |
| Oakdale Electric Coop | Cooperative | 18,983 | Not reporting | |
| Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm | Municipal | 15,073 | Not reporting | |
| City of Marshfield - (WI) | Municipal | 14,008 | Not reporting | |
| Clark Electric Coop - (WI) | Cooperative | 9,770 | Not reporting | |
| Consolidated Water Power Co | Investor Owned | 91 | 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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Cities in Wood County
Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids
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Wood County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wood County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wood 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 Wood County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Adams-Columbia Electric Coop, Oakdale Electric Coop, Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm and 3 others provide electric service in Wood County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Wood County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 18–22, 2019. It peaked at 12,925 customers without power (27.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wood County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 94 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wood County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/wood-county