Racine CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | 36 hrs | 45,310 (39%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 41 hrs | 19,307 (17%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 19, 2020 | <1 hr | 18,587 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 29 hrs | 14,758 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 28, 2018 | <1 hr | 13,207 (11%) | Winter Storm |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Racine County recorded 647 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Racine County started February 22, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 36 hours and leaving up to 45,310 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Racine County, with 109 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Racine County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Racine County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn County | B | 65th |
| Marathon County | B | 66th |
| Waushara County | B | 62nd |
| Milwaukee County | B | 66th |
| Shawano County | B | 61st |
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 Racine County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Racine County recorded 647 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Racine County's reliability grade?
Racine County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Racine County?
The worst outage on record started February 22, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 36 hours and affecting up to 45,310 customers.