Burnett County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Wisconsin
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,604 (48%) | Hail |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 3 hrs | 5,068 (44%) | Hail |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 10 hrs | 3,212 (28%) | Hail |
| Oct 6, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,392 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,212 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Burnett County recorded 223 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Burnett County started July 8, 2020 (Hail), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 5,604 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Burnett County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Burnett County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 89th 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 Burnett County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Juneau County | A | 89th |
| Rock County | A | 89th |
| Fond du Lac County | A | 90th |
| Eau Claire County | A | 90th |
| Sauk County | A | 90th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Burnett County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Burnett County recorded 223 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Burnett County's reliability grade?
Burnett County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 89th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Burnett County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2020 (Hail), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 5,604 customers.