Buena Vista County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Buena Vista County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Buena Vista County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buena Vista County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 73 significant power outages in Buena Vista County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 18–19, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,428 customers (55.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 58 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 81st of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buena Vista County has risen recently: about 2 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 15, 2025) affected 235 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 18–19, 2025 | 6,428(55.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 29, 2025 | 3,558(30.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 30, 2022 | 2,363(20.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 10–11, 2020 | 1,936(16.7%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Jan 3, 2023 | 1,905(16.4%) | 1 | Ice 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 Buena Vista County?
Electric companies with service territory in Buena Vista 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 | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 2,788 | Not reporting | |
| City of Alta - (IA) | Municipal | 1,005 | Not reporting | |
| City of Marathon - (IA) | Municipal | 187 | 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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Buena Vista County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buena Vista County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buena Vista County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Buena Vista County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative and 2 others provide electric service in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Buena Vista County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 18–19, 2025. It peaked at 6,428 customers without power (55.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Buena Vista County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 73 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buena Vista County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/buena-vista-county