Waupaca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2019 | 70 hrs | 13,582 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 41 hrs | 12,057 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 44 hrs | 7,904 (26%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 94 hrs | 6,570 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 13 hrs | 4,084 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Waupaca County recorded 375 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Waupaca County started July 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 13,582 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Waupaca County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Waupaca 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 Waupaca County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer County | C | 44th |
| Waukesha County | C | 42nd |
| Door County | C | 42nd |
| Portage County | C | 42nd |
| Jefferson County | C | 46th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Waupaca County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Waupaca County recorded 375 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Waupaca County's reliability grade?
Waupaca County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Waupaca County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 13,582 customers.