Douglas County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Wisconsin
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | 60 hrs | 6,682 (23%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,935 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 0 hrs | 3,931 (13%) | Drought |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 0 hrs | 3,913 (13%) | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 0 hrs | 3,913 (13%) | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Douglas County recorded 152 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Douglas County started December 15, 2022 (Heavy Snow), lasting 60 hours and leaving up to 6,682 customers without power (23% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Douglas County, with 22 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Douglas County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 91st 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 Douglas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dane County | A | 92nd |
| Richland County | A | 91st |
| Crawford County | A | 92nd |
| Columbia County | A | 90th |
| Price County | A | 92nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Douglas County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Douglas County recorded 152 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Douglas County's reliability grade?
Douglas County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 91st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The worst outage on record started December 15, 2022 (Heavy Snow), lasting 60 hours and affecting up to 6,682 customers.