Carroll County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Carroll County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Carroll County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carroll County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 110 significant power outages in Carroll County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 11, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,405 customers (39.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 38 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 88th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% 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 Carroll County has risen recently: about 1 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10–11, 2025) affected 1,466 customers (16.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 11, 2022 | 3,405(39.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 6, 2016 | 3,253(37.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 14–15, 2018 | 3,098(35.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 19–20, 2025 | 3,079(35.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jan 8, 2022 | 2,084(24%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Carroll County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carroll 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 | |
| Western Iowa Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,573 | Not reporting | |
| Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 2,788 | Not reporting | |
| City of Manning - (IA) | Municipal | 823 | Not reporting | |
| City of Coon Rapids -(IA) | Municipal | 816 | Not reporting | |
| City of Glidden - (IA) | Municipal | 712 | Not reporting | |
| City of Breda - (IA) | Municipal | 320 | 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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Carroll County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carroll County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carroll County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Carroll County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Western Iowa Power Coop, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative and 4 others provide electric service in Carroll County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Carroll County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 11, 2022. It peaked at 3,405 customers without power (39.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Carroll County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 110 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carroll County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/carroll-county