Iowa County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Iowa County, Wisconsin 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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Iowa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Iowa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 143 significant power outages in Iowa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 26, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,293 customers (58.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, close to the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 29th of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Iowa County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 200 customers (2.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 26, 2020 | 5,293(58.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 15, 2014 | 5,028(55.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Nov 20, 2014 | 5,025(55.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 3,809(42%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 28–29, 2017 | 3,211(35.4%) | 2 | 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 Iowa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Iowa County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Coop | Cooperative | 14,716 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Black Earth - (WI) | Municipal | 1,470 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Muscoda - (WI) | Municipal | 1,155 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wisconsin. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Iowa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Iowa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Iowa 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 Iowa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Scenic Rivers Energy Coop, Village of Black Earth - (WI), Village of Muscoda - (WI) provide electric service in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Iowa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 26, 2020. It peaked at 5,293 customers without power (58.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Iowa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 143 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 62 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. "Iowa County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/iowa-county