Kossuth 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 5, 2025 | 24 hrs | 1,586 (19%) | High Wind |
| Nov 11, 2020 | 5 hrs | 1,212 (14%) | Drought |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 6 hrs | 1,197 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 3 hrs | 1,179 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 5 hrs | 1,164 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Kossuth County recorded 213 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kossuth County started March 5, 2025 (High Wind), lasting 24 hours and leaving up to 1,586 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Kossuth County, with 28 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kossuth County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Kossuth County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux County | A | 86th |
| Palo Alto County | A | 86th |
| Chickasaw County | A | 85th |
| Dickinson County | A | 85th |
| Buena Vista County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kossuth County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Kossuth County recorded 213 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Kossuth County's reliability grade?
Kossuth County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 86th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kossuth County?
The worst outage on record started March 5, 2025 (High Wind), lasting 24 hours and affecting up to 1,586 customers.