Vilas CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 16 hrs | 9,411 (88%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 114 hrs | 8,939 (84%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 27, 2014 | 24 hrs | 6,920 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 21, 2015 | <1 hr | 5,438 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 18 hrs | 5,408 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Vilas County recorded 1,360 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Vilas County started April 29, 2025, lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 9,411 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Vilas County, with 186 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Vilas County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Vilas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oneida County | F | 12th |
| Forest County | F | 14th |
| Menominee County | F | 15th |
| Marinette County | F | 15th |
| Langlade County | F | 16th |
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 Vilas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Vilas County recorded 1,360 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Vilas County's reliability grade?
Vilas County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Vilas County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025, lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 9,411 customers.