Allamakee County, IA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Allamakee County, Iowa share live outage data (MiEnergy Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Interstate Power and Light Co and Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Allamakee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Allamakee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 179 significant power outages in Allamakee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 24–25, 2016) came when a winter storm left 3,957 customers (58.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 39 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 48th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Allamakee County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 592 customers (8.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 24–25, 2016 | 3,957(58.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 19–21, 2017 | 3,098(45.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 12, 2015 | 2,707(40.1%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 4 | Dec 16, 2021 | 2,648(39.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–15, 2022 | 2,630(39%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Allamakee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Allamakee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,946 | Not reporting | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Cooperative | 7,311 | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Allamakee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Allamakee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Allamakee County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Allamakee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc, MiEnergy Cooperative provide electric service in Allamakee County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Allamakee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 24–25, 2016. It peaked at 3,957 customers without power (58.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Allamakee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 179 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Allamakee County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/allamakee-county