Ringgold County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Ringgold 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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Ringgold County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ringgold County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 156 significant power outages in Ringgold County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 24, 2019) came when flooding left 2,080 customers (82.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 18th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 88 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ringgold County has risen recently: about 8 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 8, 2025) affected 151 customers (6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 24, 2019 | 2,080(82.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 27–28, 2024 | 1,783(71%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jul 12, 2023 | 1,553(61.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2018 | 1,522(60.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 7–8, 2025 | 1,287(51.3%) | 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 Ringgold County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ringgold County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 6,094 | Not reporting | |
| Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,812 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 530 | Not reporting | |
| Grundy Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 224 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | — | 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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Ringgold County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ringgold County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ringgold 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 Ringgold County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop, Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA), United Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) and 2 others provide electric service in Ringgold County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Ringgold County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 24, 2019. It peaked at 2,080 customers without power (82.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Ringgold County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 156 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 88 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ringgold County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/ringgold-county