Crawford County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Iowa
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | 30 hrs | 2,929 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 30, 2019 | 3 hrs | 2,354 (25%) | Heavy Rain |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 3 hrs | 2,276 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 24, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,154 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 17 hrs | 2,099 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Crawford County recorded 201 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crawford County started March 19, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 30 hours and leaving up to 2,929 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Crawford County, with 30 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crawford County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Iowa
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Crawford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon County | B | 78th |
| Lyon County | B | 78th |
| Warren County | B | 79th |
| O'Brien County | B | 79th |
| Decatur County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Crawford County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Crawford County recorded 201 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Crawford County's reliability grade?
Crawford County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 79th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The worst outage on record started March 19, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 30 hours and affecting up to 2,929 customers.