Door County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Wisconsin
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 97 hrs | 16,061 (45%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 31 hrs | 13,409 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 13, 2017 | 8 hrs | 12,100 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 45 hrs | 9,294 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 1, 2019 | 36 hrs | 8,767 (24%) | Lakeshore Flood |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Door County recorded 381 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Door County started April 2, 2024 (Winter Storm), lasting 97 hours and leaving up to 16,061 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
October has historically been the worst month for outages in Door County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Door County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd 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 Door County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County | C | 42nd |
| Portage County | C | 42nd |
| Waupaca County | C | 44th |
| Sawyer County | C | 44th |
| Jefferson County | C | 46th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Door County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Door County recorded 381 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Door County's reliability grade?
Door County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Door County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024 (Winter Storm), lasting 97 hours and affecting up to 16,061 customers.