Thousands Lose Power After Storms Hit Southeast Wisconsin

Outages impact over 50,000 customers as severe weather sweeps through the region.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:09am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a stormy, cloud-filled sky over a rural Midwestern scene, with power lines and trees dwarfed by the immense, turbulent weather.The powerful storms that swept through southeast Wisconsin left tens of thousands without power, underscoring the region's vulnerability to the growing threat of extreme weather.Wauwatosa Today

More than 51,000 customers were left without power in southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday morning after overnight storms downed trees and power lines across the area. The We Energies outage map reported widespread outages, with the utility encouraging customers to report any power losses as soon as possible.

Why it matters

Power outages can pose significant risks to public safety, especially during severe weather events. Restoring electricity quickly is critical for vulnerable populations and maintaining basic services in affected communities.

The details

The storms that swept through southeast Wisconsin on Monday night and Tuesday morning caused extensive damage, downing trees and power lines across the region. We Energies, the local utility provider, reported over 51,000 customers without power as of Tuesday morning.

  • The storms hit southeast Wisconsin on Monday afternoon and evening.
  • Power outages were reported across the region on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026.

The players

We Energies

The electric and natural gas utility serving customers in Wisconsin.

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What’s next

We Energies crews are working to restore power to affected customers as quickly and safely as possible. Additional storms are expected to develop on Tuesday afternoon and evening, which could cause further outages.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of utility providers and local communities being prepared for severe weather events that can disrupt power and impact public safety. Proactive communication and coordination between utilities, emergency responders, and residents is crucial for minimizing the effects of widespread outages.