Henry County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Henry 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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Henry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Henry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 182 significant power outages in Henry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 14–15, 2024) came when an ice storm left 3,281 customers (27.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 82nd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Henry County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 30, 2025) affected 138 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 14–15, 2024 | 3,281(27.5%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Dec 13, 2017 | 2,921(24.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 19, 2016 | 2,303(19.3%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Dec 13, 2015 | 2,287(19.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Nov 4, 2016 | 2,208(18.5%) | 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 Henry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Henry County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | Cooperative | 24,200 | Not reporting | |
| Access Energy Coop | Cooperative | 9,392 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mt Pleasant - (IA) | Municipal | 4,141 | Not reporting | |
| New London Municipal Utilities - (IA) | Municipal | 1,245 | Not reporting | |
| City of Danville - (IA) | Municipal | 430 | 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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Henry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Henry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Henry 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 Henry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Access Energy Coop, City of Mt Pleasant - (IA) and 2 others provide electric service in Henry County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Henry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 14–15, 2024. It peaked at 3,281 customers without power (27.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Henry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 182 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Henry County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/henry-county