Crawford County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Wisconsin
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | 3 hrs | 2,710 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 29, 2015 | 6 hrs | 2,194 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,105 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2025 | <1 hr | 1,253 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 26, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,160 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crawford County recorded 142 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crawford County started July 29, 2021, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 2,710 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Crawford County, with 25 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crawford County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 92nd 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 Crawford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dane County | A | 92nd |
| Price County | A | 92nd |
| Douglas County | A | 91st |
| Richland County | A | 91st |
| Columbia County | A | 90th |
Most reliable counties in Wisconsin
The top 3 counties in Wisconsin by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | A | 97th |
| Manitowoc County | A | 94th |
| Taylor County | A | 93rd |
Least reliable counties in Wisconsin
The bottom 3 counties in Wisconsin by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Vilas County | F | 8th |
| Oneida County | F | 12th |
| Forest County | F | 14th |
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 Crawford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crawford County recorded 142 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Crawford County's reliability grade?
Crawford County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 92nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The worst outage on record started July 29, 2021, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 2,710 customers.