Van Buren CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Iowa
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,713 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 23, 2024 | 2 hrs | 1,641 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 4 hrs | 1,638 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 4 hrs | 1,617 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 17 hrs | 1,593 (41%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Van Buren County recorded 448 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Van Buren County started March 15, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 1,713 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Van Buren County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Van Buren County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd 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 Van Buren County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | C | 52nd |
| Jefferson County | C | 52nd |
| Worth County | C | 51st |
| Keokuk County | C | 51st |
| Howard County | C | 54th |
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 Van Buren County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Van Buren County recorded 448 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Van Buren County's reliability grade?
Van Buren County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Van Buren County?
The worst outage on record started March 15, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 1,713 customers.