Linn County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Linn 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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Linn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Linn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 189 significant power outages in Linn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–26, 2020) came when tornadoes left 109,389 customers (92.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 3rd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 92% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 24 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Linn County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 34 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 1,305 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–26, 2020 | 109,389(92.5%) | 17 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jul 29–30, 2023 | 30,010(25.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 6–12, 2020 | 19,584(16.6%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 15–16, 2024 | 8,629(7.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023 | 8,162(6.9%) | 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 Linn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Linn 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 | |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | Cooperative | 24,200 | Not reporting | |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 17,412 | Not reporting | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 9,261 | Not reporting | |
| City of Coggon - (IA) | Municipal | 350 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Linn County
Cedar Rapids, Marion
Nearby counties
Linn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Linn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Linn 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 Linn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Corridor Energy Cooperative, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Linn County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Linn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–26, 2020. It peaked at 109,389 customers without power (92.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Linn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 24 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Linn County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/linn-county