Door CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Door County, Wisconsin that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.