Jackson County Power Outage History
2016–2025 · Wisconsin
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | 12 hrs | 1,265 (8%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 2 hrs | 694 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 0 hrs | 676 (4%) | Drought |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 9 hrs | 607 (4%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 6 hrs | 590 (4%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 55 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started April 17, 2023 (Heavy Snow), lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 1,265 customers without power (8% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 12 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 97th 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc County | A | 94th |
| Taylor County | A | 93rd |
| Price County | A | 92nd |
| Crawford County | A | 92nd |
| Dane County | A | 92nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 55 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 97th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started April 17, 2023 (Heavy Snow), lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 1,265 customers.