Wayne CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Iowa
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | 15 hrs | 1,473 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 13, 2025 | <1 hr | 1,291 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 2 hrs | 1,286 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,244 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 14 hrs | 1,144 (39%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 475 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started June 26, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 1,473 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 58 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ringgold County | C | 42nd |
| Adams County | C | 43rd |
| Louisa County | C | 44th |
| Jones County | C | 45th |
| Grundy County | C | 46th |
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 Wayne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 475 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started June 26, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 1,473 customers.