Ashland CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | <1 hr | 5,052 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 8, 2016 | <1 hr | 3,489 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 8, 2016 | <1 hr | 3,489 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 36 hrs | 3,479 (34%) | Heat |
| Dec 20, 2017 | 8 hrs | 3,474 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Ashland County recorded 271 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ashland County started May 11, 2022, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 5,052 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Ashland County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ashland County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ashland County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rusk County | B | 68th |
| Kenosha County | B | 70th |
| Milwaukee County | B | 66th |
| Marathon County | B | 66th |
| Polk County | B | 71st |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ashland County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Ashland County recorded 271 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Ashland County's reliability grade?
Ashland County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ashland County?
The worst outage on record started May 11, 2022, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 5,052 customers.