Sawyer County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Wisconsin
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | 64 hrs | 5,902 (33%) | Ice Storm |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 2 hrs | 4,356 (24%) | Hail |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,620 (20%) | Drought |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 37 hrs | 3,560 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2016 | 16 hrs | 3,348 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sawyer County recorded 362 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sawyer County started December 15, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 64 hours and leaving up to 5,902 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Sawyer County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sawyer County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th 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 Sawyer County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Waupaca County | C | 44th |
| Jefferson County | C | 46th |
| Marquette County | C | 46th |
| Waukesha County | C | 42nd |
| Door County | C | 42nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sawyer County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sawyer County recorded 362 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Sawyer County's reliability grade?
Sawyer County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sawyer County?
The worst outage on record started December 15, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 64 hours and affecting up to 5,902 customers.