Marinette County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Wisconsin
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 116 hrs | 19,800 (58%) | Drought |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 80 hrs | 16,826 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 14, 2015 | 3 hrs | 11,427 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 1 hrs | 11,170 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 2 hrs | 11,170 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Marinette County recorded 618 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Marinette County started April 2, 2024 (Drought), lasting 116 hours and leaving up to 19,800 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Marinette County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Marinette County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th 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 Marinette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | F | 15th |
| Langlade County | F | 16th |
| Forest County | F | 14th |
| Lincoln County | F | 18th |
| Oneida County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Marinette County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Marinette County recorded 618 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Marinette County's reliability grade?
Marinette County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Marinette County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024 (Drought), lasting 116 hours and affecting up to 19,800 customers.