Wayne County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Wayne 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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Wayne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wayne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 169 significant power outages in Wayne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 26, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,473 customers (50% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 48 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 23rd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wayne County has risen recently: about 8 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 68 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 26, 2024 | 1,473(50%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 13, 2025 | 1,291(43.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 10, 2024 | 1,286(43.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 14–15, 2025 | 1,244(42.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 1,144(38.8%) | 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 Wayne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wayne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,344 | Not reporting | |
| Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,812 | Not reporting | |
| Grundy Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 224 | 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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Wayne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wayne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wayne 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 Wayne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc, Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA), Grundy Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Wayne County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 26, 2024. It peaked at 1,473 customers without power (50% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wayne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 169 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wayne County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/wayne-county