Washburn CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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.
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2023 | 10 hrs | 3,556 (35%) | Drought |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 62 hrs | 3,482 (34%) | Heavy Snow |
| May 15, 2025 | 16 hrs | 1,846 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 27 hrs | 1,653 (16%) | Drought |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,627 (16%) | Drought |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Washburn County, Wisconsin that day.
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Washburn County recorded 261 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washburn County started July 27, 2023 (Drought), lasting 10 hours and leaving up to 3,556 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Washburn County, with 43 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washburn County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Washburn County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon County | B | 66th |
| Racine County | B | 64th |
| Milwaukee County | B | 66th |
| Waushara County | B | 62nd |
| Ashland County | B | 68th |
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 Washburn County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Washburn County recorded 261 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Washburn County's reliability grade?
Washburn County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washburn County?
The worst outage on record started July 27, 2023 (Drought), lasting 10 hours and affecting up to 3,556 customers.