Butler County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Butler County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Butler County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Butler County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 151 significant power outages in Butler County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 28–30, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,840 customers (80.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 20th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 64 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Butler County has risen recently: about 7 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 141 customers (2.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 28–30, 2025 | 3,840(80.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 20–26, 2024 | 3,026(63.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 22–23, 2016 | 2,279(47.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 15–19, 2017 | 2,237(46.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 11–16, 2021 | 1,928(40.2%) | 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 Butler County?
Electric companies with service territory in Butler 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 | |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | Municipal | 20,245 | Not reporting | |
| Butler County Rural Elec Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,110 | Not reporting | |
| Grundy County Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 2,265 | Not reporting | |
| Franklin Rural Electric Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 1,982 | Not reporting | |
| City of Aplington | Municipal | 556 | 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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Butler County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Butler County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Butler County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Butler County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Cedar Falls Utilities, Butler County Rural Elec Coop - (IA) and 3 others provide electric service in Butler County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Butler County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 28–30, 2025. It peaked at 3,840 customers without power (80.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Butler County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 151 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 64 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Butler County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/butler-county