Ida CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Iowa
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2022 | 14 hrs | 1,966 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 30 hrs | 1,438 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 30, 2022 | 9 hrs | 1,314 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 8, 2024 | 2 hrs | 1,243 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 12, 2018 | <1 hr | 1,087 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Ida County recorded 235 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ida County started March 13, 2022, lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 1,966 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Ida County, with 30 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ida County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ida County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wright County | B | 62nd |
| Harrison County | B | 61st |
| Lee County | B | 61st |
| Des Moines County | B | 63rd |
| Franklin County | B | 61st |
Most reliable counties in Iowa
The top 3 counties in Iowa by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | A | 97th |
| Emmet County | A | 95th |
| Bremer County | A | 94th |
Least reliable counties in Iowa
The bottom 3 counties in Iowa by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | F | 6th |
| Tama County | F | 12th |
| Jasper County | F | 14th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ida County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Ida County recorded 235 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Ida County's reliability grade?
Ida County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ida County?
The worst outage on record started March 13, 2022, lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 1,966 customers.