Louisa County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Louisa 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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Louisa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Louisa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 205 significant power outages in Louisa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20–22, 2016) came when extreme heat left 1,884 customers (41.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 31st of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Louisa County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 1,390 customers (30.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20–22, 2016 | 1,884(41.4%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Mar 27, 2015 | 1,711(37.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 16, 2015 | 1,457(32%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 30, 2017 | 1,441(31.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jul 11–13, 2018 | 1,441(31.6%) | 3 | 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 Louisa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Louisa 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 | |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) | Municipal | 5,232 | 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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Louisa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Louisa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Louisa 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 Louisa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Access Energy Coop, Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) provide electric service in Louisa County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Louisa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20–22, 2016. It peaked at 1,884 customers without power (41.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Louisa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 205 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 80 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. "Louisa County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/louisa-county