Forest CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Wisconsin
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | 7 hrs | 4,169 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 9 hrs | 3,650 (57%) | Drought |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 63 hrs | 3,610 (56%) | Winter Storm |
| May 16, 2018 | <1 hr | 3,274 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 42 hrs | 3,038 (48%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Forest County recorded 683 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Forest County started April 16, 2024, lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 4,169 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Forest County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Forest County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Forest County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | F | 15th |
| Marinette County | F | 15th |
| Langlade County | F | 16th |
| Oneida County | F | 12th |
| Lincoln County | F | 18th |
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 Forest County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Forest County recorded 683 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Forest County's reliability grade?
Forest County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Forest County?
The worst outage on record started April 16, 2024, lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 4,169 customers.