Clayton County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Clayton 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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Clayton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clayton 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 Clayton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 19–23, 2017) came when flooding left 4,994 customers (47.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 89th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clayton County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26–27, 2025) affected 330 customers (3.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 19–23, 2017 | 4,994(47.9%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 22–23, 2015 | 3,186(30.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 18, 2020 | 2,876(27.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 25, 2019 | 2,712(26%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 6, 2018 | 1,941(18.6%) | 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 Clayton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clayton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 17,412 | Not reporting | |
| Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,946 | Not reporting | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 9,261 | Not reporting | |
| City of Guttenberg | Municipal | 1,542 | Not reporting | |
| City of Strawberry Point -(IA) | Municipal | 716 | Not reporting | |
| City of McGregor- (IA) | Municipal | 635 | 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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Clayton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clayton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clayton 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 Clayton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop, Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Clayton County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Clayton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 19–23, 2017. It peaked at 4,994 customers without power (47.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Clayton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 130 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clayton County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/clayton-county