La Crosse 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 11, 2022 | 1 hrs | 35,824 (60%) | Hail |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 6 hrs | 11,467 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 18 hrs | 9,904 (16%) | Hail |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 31 hrs | 9,327 (16%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 3 hrs | 9,303 (15%) | Funnel Cloud |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, La Crosse County recorded 288 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in La Crosse County started May 11, 2022 (Hail), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 35,824 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in La Crosse County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, La Crosse County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 84th 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 La Crosse County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pepin County | A | 83rd |
| Chippewa County | A | 83rd |
| Dunn County | A | 85th |
| Vernon County | A | 85th |
| Wood County | A | 82nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in La Crosse County?
Between 2014 and 2025, La Crosse County recorded 288 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is La Crosse County's reliability grade?
La Crosse County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 84th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in La Crosse County?
The worst outage on record started May 11, 2022 (Hail), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 35,824 customers.