Barron 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 15, 2025 | 14 hrs | 6,923 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 23 hrs | 4,978 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 16, 2017 | 8 hrs | 4,176 (14%) | Hail |
| May 11, 2022 | <1 hr | 3,606 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 24 hrs | 3,329 (11%) | Hail |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Barron County recorded 212 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Barron County started May 15, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 6,923 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Barron County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Barron County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Barron County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | B | 76th |
| Winnebago County | B | 77th |
| Kewaunee County | B | 75th |
| Clark County | B | 78th |
| Dodge County | B | 74th |
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 Barron County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Barron County recorded 212 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Barron County's reliability grade?
Barron County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 76th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Barron County?
The worst outage on record started May 15, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 6,923 customers.