Kenosha County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Wisconsin
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | 4 hrs | 13,666 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 47 hrs | 13,067 (12%) | Winter Weather |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 5 hrs | 12,968 (12%) | Cold/Wind Chill |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 42 hrs | 12,588 (12%) | Rip Current |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 11 hrs | 12,053 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Kenosha County recorded 617 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kenosha County started May 27, 2017, lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 13,666 customers without power (13% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Kenosha County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kenosha County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th 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 Kenosha County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | B | 71st |
| Rusk County | B | 68th |
| Ashland County | B | 68th |
| Iowa County | B | 71st |
| Sheboygan County | B | 72nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kenosha County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Kenosha County recorded 617 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Kenosha County's reliability grade?
Kenosha County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kenosha County?
The worst outage on record started May 27, 2017, lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 13,666 customers.