Waushara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2017 | 72 hrs | 9,809 (46%) | Hail |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 51 hrs | 8,681 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 20 hrs | 5,801 (27%) | Tornado |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 21 hrs | 5,747 (27%) | Tornado |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 3 hrs | 5,668 (26%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Waushara County recorded 327 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Waushara County started June 14, 2017 (Hail), lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 9,809 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Waushara County, with 58 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Waushara County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Waushara County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Racine County | B | 64th |
| Shawano County | B | 61st |
| Bayfield County | B | 60th |
| 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 Waushara County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Waushara County recorded 327 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Waushara County's reliability grade?
Waushara County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Waushara County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2017 (Hail), lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 9,809 customers.