Buffalo County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Wisconsin
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 | 1 hrs | 2,326 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,049 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 3 hrs | 1,598 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 19 hrs | 1,582 (22%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jan 2, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,569 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Buffalo County recorded 315 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Buffalo County started April 3, 2024, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,326 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Buffalo County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Buffalo County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Buffalo County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | B | 74th |
| St. Croix County | B | 73rd |
| Green Lake County | B | 73rd |
| Kewaunee County | B | 75th |
| Sheboygan County | B | 72nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Buffalo County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Buffalo County recorded 315 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Buffalo County's reliability grade?
Buffalo County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Buffalo County?
The worst outage on record started April 3, 2024, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,326 customers.