Cedar County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Cedar 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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Cedar County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cedar County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 187 significant power outages in Cedar County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–23, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,196 customers (69% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 7th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 75% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cedar County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 199 customers (2.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–23, 2020 | 6,196(69%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 22–24, 2024 | 4,146(46.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2023 | 3,739(41.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Feb 12–13, 2019 | 2,252(25.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 6, 2018 | 1,967(21.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Cedar County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cedar 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 | |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | Cooperative | 24,200 | Not reporting | |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 17,412 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tipton - (IA) | Municipal | 1,817 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wilton - (IA) | Municipal | 1,558 | Not reporting | |
| City of Durant - (IA) | Municipal | 959 | 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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Cedar County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cedar County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cedar 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 Cedar County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Corridor Energy Cooperative, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Cedar County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Cedar County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–23, 2020. It peaked at 6,196 customers without power (69% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cedar County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 187 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cedar County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/cedar-county