Adair County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Adair County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Adair County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adair County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 81 significant power outages in Adair County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2024) came when flooding left 865 customers (23.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 96th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adair County has risen recently: about 1 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 84 customers (2.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2024 | 865(23.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 30, 2022 | 712(19.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 21, 2024 | 684(18.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 9, 2021 | 614(16.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Mar 5, 2025 | 542(14.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year
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.
Who provides electricity in Adair County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adair County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 6,094 | Not reporting | |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) | Municipal | 5,232 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,131 | Not reporting | |
| Guthrie County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 4,998 | Not reporting | |
| City of Greenfield - (IA) | Municipal | 1,163 | Not reporting | |
| City of Stuart - (IA) | Municipal | 979 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fontanelle - (IA) | Municipal | 460 | Not reporting | |
| City of Orient - (IA) | Municipal | 202 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | — | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Adair County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adair County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adair County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adair County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop, Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) and 7 others provide electric service in Adair County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Adair County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2024. It peaked at 865 customers without power (23.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Adair County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 81 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adair County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/adair-county