Wapello County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Wapello 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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Wapello County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wapello County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Wapello County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 11, 2018) came when a winter storm left 6,921 customers (31.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 73rd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% 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 Wapello County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 972 customers (4.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 11, 2018 | 6,921(31.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 21, 2019 | 6,713(30.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 29, 2023 | 5,742(26.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 17–19, 2016 | 5,582(25.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 28–30, 2018 | 5,500(25%) | 3 | 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 Wapello County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wapello 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 | |
| T I P Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,613 | Not reporting | |
| Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,344 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Iowa Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,818 | 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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Wapello County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wapello County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wapello 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 Wapello County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Access Energy Coop, T I P Rural Electric Coop, Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Wapello County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Wapello County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 11, 2018. It peaked at 6,921 customers without power (31.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Wapello County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wapello County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/wapello-county