Price 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 | 2,970 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 6 hrs | 1,838 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 26, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,838 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1 hrs | 1,565 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 2 hrs | 1,504 (12%) | Heavy Snow |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Price County recorded 156 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Price County started May 11, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 2,970 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Price County, with 31 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Price County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 92nd 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 Price County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | A | 92nd |
| Dane County | A | 92nd |
| Douglas County | A | 91st |
| Taylor County | A | 93rd |
| Richland County | A | 91st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Price County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Price County recorded 156 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Price County's reliability grade?
Price County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 92nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Price County?
The worst outage on record started May 11, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 2,970 customers.