Osceola County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Osceola 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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Osceola County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Osceola County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 33 significant power outages in Osceola County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 1, 2021) left 1,063 customers (29.6% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 30 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 92nd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 61% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Osceola County has fallen recently: about 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 6, 2025) affected 302 customers (8.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 1, 2021 | 1,063(29.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 11–13, 2019 | 824(23%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 11–13, 2025 | 540(15.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 5, 2016 | 475(13.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 6, 2015 | 473(13.2%) | 1 | 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 Osceola County?
Electric companies with service territory in Osceola County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| North West Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,461 | Not reporting | |
| Lyon Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 2,317 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sibley - (IA) | Municipal | 1,524 | Not reporting | |
| Osceola Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,276 | Not reporting | |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 59 | Not reporting | |
| Nobles Cooperative Electric | Cooperative | 10 | 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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Osceola County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Osceola County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Osceola 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 Osceola County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, North West Rural Electric Coop, Lyon Rural Electric Coop and 4 others provide electric service in Osceola County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Osceola County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 1, 2021. It peaked at 1,063 customers without power (29.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Osceola County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 33 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Osceola County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/osceola-county