Delaware County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Delaware 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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Delaware County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Delaware County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 150 significant power outages in Delaware County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023) came when tornadoes left 7,198 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 40 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 47th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Delaware County has risen recently: about 4 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 10, 2025) affected 113 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023 | 7,198(100%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Dec 26–27, 2024 | 3,187(45.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 2, 2020 | 3,052(43.4%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 10, 2019 | 2,593(36.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 18, 2015 | 2,270(32.3%) | 1 | 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 Delaware County?
Electric companies with service territory in Delaware 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 Earlville - (IA) | Municipal | 428 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hopkinton - (IA) | Municipal | 375 | 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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Delaware County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Delaware County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Delaware 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 Delaware 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 2 others provide electric service in Delaware County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Delaware County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023. It peaked at 7,198 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Delaware County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 150 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Delaware County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/delaware-county