Greene County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Greene 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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Greene County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Greene County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 157 significant power outages in Greene County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 2, 2018) came when hail and lightning left 3,689 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 11th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Greene County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 71 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 2, 2018 | 3,689(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Aug 10–21, 2020 | 3,392(99.3%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 3,361(98.4%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 1, 2022 | 3,339(97.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 24, 2017 | 2,768(81%) | 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 Greene County?
Electric companies with service territory in Greene County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| Guthrie County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 4,998 | Not reporting | |
| Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 2,788 | Not reporting | |
| Calhoun County Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 1,663 | Not reporting | |
| City of Grand Junction - (IA) | Municipal | 448 | Not reporting | |
| City of Paton - (IA) | Municipal | 127 | 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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Greene County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Greene County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Greene 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 Greene County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, Guthrie County Rural E C A, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative and 3 others provide electric service in Greene County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 2, 2018. It peaked at 3,689 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Greene County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 157 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Greene County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/greene-county