Iowa County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Iowa 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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Iowa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Iowa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 310 significant power outages in Iowa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–20, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,828 customers (98% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 12th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 102 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Iowa County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–28, 2025) affected 185 customers (2.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–20, 2020 | 6,828(98%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16, 2021 | 6,623(95.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 3–4, 2021 | 4,896(70.3%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Aug 21, 2017 | 4,655(66.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 4–5, 2016 | 4,064(58.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Iowa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Iowa 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 | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 9,261 | Not reporting | |
| T I P Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,613 | Not reporting | |
| Amana Society Service Co | Investor Owned | 889 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 650 | 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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Iowa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Iowa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Iowa 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 Iowa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Corridor Energy Cooperative, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop, T I P Rural Electric Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Iowa County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Iowa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–20, 2020. It peaked at 6,828 customers without power (98% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Iowa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 310 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 102 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Iowa County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/iowa-county