Buchanan County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Buchanan County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Buchanan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buchanan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 130 significant power outages in Buchanan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 15, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,511 customers (12.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 77th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buchanan County has risen recently: about 2 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 1,481 customers (12.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15, 2024 | 1,511(12.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 22, 2016 | 1,498(12.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Nov 5, 2016 | 1,493(12.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 22–24, 2023 | 1,490(12.2%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Nov 30, 2025 | 1,481(12.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Buchanan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Buchanan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 17,412 | Not reporting | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 9,261 | Not reporting | |
| City of Independence - (IA) | Municipal | 3,214 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fairbank - (IA) | Municipal | 590 | 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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Buchanan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buchanan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buchanan County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Buchanan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Buchanan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 15, 2024. It peaked at 1,511 customers without power (12.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Buchanan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 130 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buchanan County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/buchanan-county