Taylor CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Iowa
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2019 | 5 hrs | 2,026 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2024 | 3 hrs | 1,654 (37%) | Hail |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 13 hrs | 1,645 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 3, 2025 | <1 hr | 1,644 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 2 hrs | 1,349 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Taylor County recorded 338 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Taylor County started May 24, 2019, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 2,026 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Taylor County, with 40 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Taylor County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th 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 Taylor County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | B | 74th |
| Monona County | B | 74th |
| Humboldt County | B | 75th |
| Floyd County | B | 75th |
| Dallas County | B | 76th |
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 Taylor County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Taylor County recorded 338 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Taylor County's reliability grade?
Taylor County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The worst outage on record started May 24, 2019, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 2,026 customers.