Lucas County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lucas 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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Lucas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lucas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 133 significant power outages in Lucas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 18–20, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,541 customers (60.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 46 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 85th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lucas County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 4, 2025) affected 53 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 18–20, 2019 | 2,541(60.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 25, 2015 | 1,990(47.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 16–17, 2019 | 1,049(24.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 16, 2021 | 948(22.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 19–20, 2016 | 865(20.5%) | 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 Lucas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lucas County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,344 | Not reporting | |
| Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,812 | 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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Lucas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lucas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lucas 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 Lucas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc, Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA) provide electric service in Lucas County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Lucas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 18–20, 2019. It peaked at 2,541 customers without power (60.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lucas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 133 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lucas County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/lucas-county