Shawano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 54 hrs | 7,377 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 64 hrs | 6,952 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 33 hrs | 6,709 (20%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 1, 2019 | 19 hrs | 6,665 (20%) | Winter Storm |
| Apr 26, 2020 | 2 hrs | 6,271 (19%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Shawano County recorded 276 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Shawano County started April 2, 2024 (Winter Storm), lasting 54 hours and leaving up to 7,377 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Shawano County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Shawano County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Shawano County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bayfield County | B | 60th |
| Waushara County | B | 62nd |
| Racine County | B | 64th |
| Washburn County | B | 65th |
| Marathon County | B | 66th |
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 Shawano County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Shawano County recorded 276 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Shawano County's reliability grade?
Shawano County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 61st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Shawano County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024 (Winter Storm), lasting 54 hours and affecting up to 7,377 customers.