Van Buren County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Van Buren 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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Van Buren County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Van Buren County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 162 significant power outages in Van Buren County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 15, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,713 customers (54.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 11 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 30th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 77 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Van Buren County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 63 customers (2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 15, 2025 | 1,713(54.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 21–23, 2024 | 1,641(52.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 5, 2023 | 1,638(52.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 29–31, 2024 | 1,617(51.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2023 | 1,593(50.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
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 Van Buren County?
Electric companies with service territory in Van Buren County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Access Energy Coop | Cooperative | 9,392 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Iowa Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,818 | Not reporting | |
| Keosauqua Municipal Light & Pwr | Municipal | 637 | 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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Van Buren County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Van Buren County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Van Buren 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 Van Buren County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Access Energy Coop, Southern Iowa Elec Coop, Inc, Keosauqua Municipal Light & Pwr provide electric service in Van Buren County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Van Buren County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 15, 2025. It peaked at 1,713 customers without power (54.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Van Buren County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 162 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 77 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Van Buren County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/van-buren-county