Adams County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Adams County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 163 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 17–22, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,444 customers (78.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 15th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 117 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 185 customers (10%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 17–22, 2016 | 1,444(78.3%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 30, 2019 | 893(48.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 21–24, 2019 | 736(39.9%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 29, 2020 | 666(36.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 20–25, 2024 | 658(35.7%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
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 Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams 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 | |
| City of Corning - (IA) | Municipal | 1,115 | 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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Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adams County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop, City of Corning - (IA) provide electric service in Adams County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 17–22, 2016. It peaked at 1,444 customers without power (78.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 117 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/adams-county