Calhoun County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Calhoun County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Calhoun County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Calhoun County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 132 significant power outages in Calhoun County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–20, 2025) came when high winds left 2,838 customers (69.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 17th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Calhoun County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 254 customers (6.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–20, 2025 | 2,838(69.4%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | May 24–27, 2024 | 2,439(59.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 27, 2016 | 2,406(58.8%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Dec 10–11, 2021 | 2,353(57.5%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 2,249(55%) | 2 | 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 Calhoun County?
Electric companies with service territory in Calhoun County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 2,788 | Not reporting | |
| Calhoun County Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 1,663 | Not reporting | |
| City of Farnhamville - (IA) | Municipal | 297 | 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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Calhoun County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Calhoun County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Calhoun County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Calhoun County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Midland Power Coop, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative, Calhoun County Elec Coop Assn and 1 others provide electric service in Calhoun County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Calhoun County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–20, 2025. It peaked at 2,838 customers without power (69.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Calhoun County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 132 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 76 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Calhoun County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/calhoun-county