Union County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Union 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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Union County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Union County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 176 significant power outages in Union County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 24, 2019) came when flooding left 5,453 customers (82.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 1 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 79th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Union County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 27, 2025) affected 468 customers (7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 24, 2019 | 5,453(82.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 8, 2022 | 3,046(45.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 22, 2024 | 1,911(28.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 28–30, 2018 | 1,897(28.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 23, 2018 | 1,895(28.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Union County?
Electric companies with service territory in Union 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 | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,131 | Not reporting | |
| City of Afton- (IA) | Municipal | 506 | 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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Union County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Union County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Union 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 Union County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop, Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA), Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA) and 2 others provide electric service in Union County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Union County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 24, 2019. It peaked at 5,453 customers without power (82.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Union County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 176 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Union County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/union-county