Power Outage in Lowden, IA
Last report: July 25, 2021
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Lowden
To report a power outage in Lowden, Iowa, located in Cedar County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
Alliant Energy
City of Tipton Electric Department
Eastern Iowa REC
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative
Maquekota Valley Electric Cooperative
City of Wilton
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 52255.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Cedar County
Thunderstorm Wind. Tree limbs and power lines down across town.
May 07, 2023
Tornado. A tornado developed just west of Tipton, and tracked northeast through the Clarence area before lifting just south of the Cedar-Jones County line. The tornado tore the roof off a house just west of Tipton and uprooted large trees. The tornado also snapped power poles and caused significant damage to outbuildings.
March 31, 2023
Tornado. A tornado touched down 3 miles north of Atalissa, Iowa in Cedar County, snapping power poles and large trees along its path. It caused significant damage to two homes southwest of Bennett, Iowa, and flipped over a semi along interstate 80. It also damaged several concrete block silos south of Bennett. The tornado continued to track to the northeast through a rural area, causing sporadic tree damage. The tornado entered extreme northwest Scott County about a third of a mile south of 220th St., then travelled around one mile before entering Clinton County about a half mile west of the intersection of 280th St. and 110th Ave. The tornado then dissipated about 2 miles south of Wheatland. The peak winds were estimated at 120 mph. The tornado was rated EF-2 in Cedar County, and EF-0 in Scott and Clinton Counties.
March 31, 2023
Thunderstorm Wind. The Emergency Manager reported power lines down south of Tipton. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
July 05, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Cedar County, associated with a derecho. These winds lasted around an hour in total at any one location, even though the initial line of storms moved out quickly. Damaging straight-line winds continued and were associated with the rear inflow jet. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 80 to 120 MPH for much of the county. These estimates were determined based off NWS Storm Surveys, damage reports and photos submitted through social media. The duration of strong winds caused extensive damage to most trees, powerlines, crops, and structures in their path. The widespread damage also resulted in long duration power outages.
August 10, 2020