Iowa Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST, 26 Iowa customers (0.001% of 1,962,540) were without power across 4 counties, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Iowa outage map by county
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Live data from 1 participating utility, covering roughly 38% of Iowa electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Iowa counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 22 | MidAmerican Energy Co | Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST |
| Warren County | 2 | MidAmerican Energy Co | — |
| Fremont County | 1 | MidAmerican Energy Co | Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST |
| Marion County | 1 | MidAmerican Energy Co | Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Iowa power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Iowa since 2014 (Aug 10–23, 2020) left as many as 490,967 customers (30.41% of the state) without power at once, driven by severe thunderstorms. The next largest (Dec 15–17, 2021) peaked at 148,118 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, Iowa customers averaged about 5 hr 30 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2020, at 27 hr 22 min per customer.
Outages peak in August (62% of outage time). Outage time in Iowa has fallen recently: about 2 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–23, 2020 | 490,967(30.41%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 148,118(9.17%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 21–24, 2024 | 69,005(4.27%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 15–16, 2024 | 61,280(3.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023 | 47,462(2.94%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 6 | Mar 5–6, 2025 | 44,332(2.75%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 7 | Mar 10, 2017 | 42,905(2.66%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 8 | Jul 19–21, 2017 | 42,136(2.61%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Iowa electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Iowa, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | 26 out | |
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Corridor Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,447 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ames - (IA) | Municipal | 28,239 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | Cooperative | 24,200 | Not reporting | |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | Municipal | 20,245 | Not reporting | |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 17,412 | Not reporting | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| Board of Water Electric & Communications | Municipal | 11,727 | Not reporting | |
| North West Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,461 | Not reporting | |
| Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,946 | Not reporting | |
| Access Energy Coop | Cooperative | 9,392 | Not reporting | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 9,261 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 7,765 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Iowa grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Iowa customer went 3 hr 3 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Iowa 36th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 20 min. Customers averaged 1.14 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 41 min. Over the last five years Iowa averaged 2 hr 20 min of outages per customer per year (rank 46th).
View as table
| Year | IA SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 96 | 209 |
| 2016 | 136.5 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 128.1 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 115.4 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 126 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 1066.5 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 137.8 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 95 | 333 |
| 2023 | 83.9 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 200.3 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 183.2 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Iowa power outage news
- Driver cited for knocking down power line that caused Cedar Rapids outagesKCRG · Oct 27, 10:45 AM EDT
All Iowa counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 99 Iowa counties
- Adair County
- Adams County
- Allamakee County
- Appanoose County
- Audubon County
- Benton County
- Black Hawk County
- Boone County
- Bremer County
- Buchanan County
- Buena Vista County
- Butler County
- Calhoun County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Cedar County
- Cerro Gordo County
- Cherokee County
- Chickasaw County
- Clarke County
- Clay County
- Clayton County
- Clinton County
- Crawford County
- Dallas County
- Davis County
- Decatur County
- Delaware County
- Des Moines County
- Dickinson County
- Dubuque County
- Emmet County
- Fayette County
- Floyd County
- Franklin County
- Fremont County1
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Guthrie County
- Hamilton County
- Hancock County
- Hardin County
- Harrison County
- Henry County
- Howard County
- Humboldt County
- Ida County
- Iowa County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County22
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Jones County
- Keokuk County
- Kossuth County
- Lee County
- Linn County
- Louisa County
- Lucas County
- Lyon County
- Madison County
- Mahaska County
- Marion County1
- Marshall County
- Mills County
- Mitchell County
- Monona County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Muscatine County
- O'Brien County
- Osceola County
- Page County
- Palo Alto County
- Plymouth County
- Pocahontas County
- Polk County
- Pottawattamie County
- Poweshiek County
- Ringgold County
- Sac County
- Scott County
- Shelby County
- Sioux County
- Story County
- Tama County
- Taylor County
- Union County
- Van Buren County
- Wapello County
- Warren County2
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Webster County
- Winnebago County
- Winneshiek County
- Woodbury County
- Worth County
- Wright County
Iowa power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Iowa right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 26 customers without power in Iowa, with the most in Jasper County (22). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in Iowa?
In 2025, the average Iowa electricity customer was without power for 3 hr 3 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Iowa 36th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.965% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Iowa?
When an outage happened in 2025, Iowa customers waited an average of 2 hr 41 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.14 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Iowa?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Corridor Energy Cooperative and others serve the most customers in Iowa. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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