Monroe 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 | 7,515 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 24, 2015 | 6 hrs | 6,021 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 1 hrs | 3,340 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 15 hrs | 2,667 (14%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 4 hrs | 2,525 (13%) | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Monroe County recorded 214 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monroe County started May 11, 2022, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 7,515 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Monroe County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monroe County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 86th 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 Monroe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau County | A | 86th |
| Vernon County | A | 85th |
| Dunn County | A | 85th |
| Calumet County | A | 87th |
| La Crosse County | A | 84th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Monroe County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Monroe County recorded 214 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Monroe County's reliability grade?
Monroe County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 86th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The worst outage on record started May 11, 2022, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 7,515 customers.