Menominee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2019 | 64 hrs | 5,444 (97%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 14 hrs | 3,281 (59%) | Tornado |
| Sep 4, 2024 | <1 hr | 3,238 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 1, 2019 | 44 hrs | 3,139 (56%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 39 hrs | 2,849 (51%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Menominee County recorded 426 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Menominee County started July 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 64 hours and leaving up to 5,444 customers without power (97% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Menominee County, with 55 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Menominee 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 Menominee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marinette County | F | 15th |
| Forest County | F | 14th |
| 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 Menominee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Menominee County recorded 426 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Menominee County's reliability grade?
Menominee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Menominee County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 64 hours and affecting up to 5,444 customers.