Worth County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Worth 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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Worth County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Worth County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 161 significant power outages in Worth County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 19–20, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,331 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 9th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Worth County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 74 customers (3.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 19–20, 2017 | 5,331(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 11–16, 2019 | 3,772(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 3,183(100%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 15, 2025 | 1,847(80.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 6, 2025 | 1,696(74.1%) | 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 Worth County?
Electric companies with service territory in Worth County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Heartland Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,322 | Not reporting | |
| Prairie Energy Coop | Cooperative | 4,310 | Not reporting | |
| Grafton Electric - (IA) | Municipal | 161 | Not reporting | |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 6 | 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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Worth County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Worth County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Worth 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 Worth County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Heartland Power Coop, Prairie Energy Coop, Grafton Electric - (IA) and 1 others provide electric service in Worth County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Worth County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 19–20, 2017. It peaked at 5,331 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Worth County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 161 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Worth County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/worth-county