Rusk County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Wisconsin
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | 83 hrs | 4,418 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 1, 2019 | 6 hrs | 4,061 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 0 hrs | 3,657 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| May 15, 2025 | 14 hrs | 3,359 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,867 (23%) | Hail |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Rusk County recorded 151 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rusk County started December 15, 2022, lasting 83 hours and leaving up to 4,418 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rusk County, with 29 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rusk County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th 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 Rusk County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland County | B | 68th |
| Kenosha County | B | 70th |
| Milwaukee County | B | 66th |
| Polk County | B | 71st |
| Marathon County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rusk County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Rusk County recorded 151 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Rusk County's reliability grade?
Rusk County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rusk County?
The worst outage on record started December 15, 2022, lasting 83 hours and affecting up to 4,418 customers.