Appanoose County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Appanoose County, Iowa don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Appanoose County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Appanoose County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 245 significant power outages in Appanoose County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–16, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,385 customers (81.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 33 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 26th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 66 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Appanoose County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 18, 2025) affected 143 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 5,385(81.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 28 – Jul 1, 2023 | 5,301(80.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 7–9, 2017 | 3,222(49%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jul 30–31, 2024 | 2,465(37.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 19–23, 2019 | 2,098(31.9%) | 5 | Extreme heat |
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 Appanoose County?
Electric companies with service territory in Appanoose County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,344 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Iowa Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,818 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Appanoose County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Appanoose County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Appanoose 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 Appanoose County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc, Southern Iowa Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Appanoose County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Appanoose County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–16, 2021. It peaked at 5,385 customers without power (81.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Appanoose County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 245 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 66 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Appanoose County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/appanoose-county