Jackson County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 64 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 11–12, 2025) came when tornadoes left 2,819 customers (27.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 68th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 120 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 11–12, 2025 | 2,819(27.4%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2023 | 2,111(20.5%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 22, 2024 | 1,827(17.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 10–15, 2020 | 1,072(10.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 9–13, 2024 | 1,023(9.9%) | 5 | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson 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 | |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 17,412 | Not reporting | |
| City of Maquoketa - (IA) | Municipal | 3,406 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bellevue - (IA) | Municipal | 1,596 | Not reporting | |
| City of Preston - (IA) | Municipal | 602 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sabula - (IA) | Municipal | 377 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop, City of Maquoketa - (IA) and 3 others provide electric service in Jackson County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 11–12, 2025. It peaked at 2,819 customers without power (27.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 64 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/jackson-county