Pottawattamie CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2021 | 84 hrs | 12,888 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 28 hrs | 12,184 (24%) | Heat |
| Mar 31, 2020 | <1 hr | 10,553 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 10 hrs | 8,116 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 48 hrs | 7,608 (15%) | Tornado |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Pottawattamie County recorded 424 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pottawattamie County started July 10, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 84 hours and leaving up to 12,888 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pottawattamie County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pottawattamie County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Iowa
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pottawattamie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Henry County | B | 71st |
| Winnebago County | B | 72nd |
| Delaware County | B | 72nd |
| Monona County | B | 74th |
| Taylor County | B | 74th |
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 Pottawattamie County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Pottawattamie County recorded 424 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Pottawattamie County's reliability grade?
Pottawattamie County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pottawattamie County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 84 hours and affecting up to 12,888 customers.