Benton County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Benton 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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Benton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 161 significant power outages in Benton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–23, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,178 customers (75.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 8th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 88% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benton County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 24 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 560 customers (4.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–23, 2020 | 10,178(75.4%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 11, 2025 | 2,555(18.9%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Mar 19, 2015 | 2,532(18.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 24–26, 2016 | 2,482(18.4%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 20–22, 2015 | 2,244(16.6%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
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 Benton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Corridor Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,447 | Not reporting | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 9,261 | Not reporting | |
| T I P Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,613 | Not reporting | |
| City of Vinton - (IA) | Municipal | 2,602 | Not reporting | |
| City of Traer - (IA) | Municipal | 1,099 | 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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Benton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benton 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 Benton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Corridor Energy Cooperative, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop, T I P Rural Electric Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Benton County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–23, 2020. It peaked at 10,178 customers without power (75.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Benton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 161 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benton County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/benton-county