Cherokee County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Cherokee County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Cherokee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cherokee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 96 significant power outages in Cherokee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19, 2025) came when high winds left 3,081 customers (51.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 9 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 74th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cherokee County has risen recently: about 2 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 14–16, 2025) affected 198 customers (3.3%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19, 2025 | 3,081(51.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 26, 2016 | 2,379(39.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 5–6, 2017 | 2,355(39.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 16–18, 2025 | 1,889(31.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 26–27, 2021 | 1,772(29.7%) | 2 | 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 Cherokee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cherokee 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 | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| North West Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,461 | Not reporting | |
| Woodbury County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 3,468 | Not reporting | |
| City of Aurelia - (IA) | Municipal | 524 | 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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Cherokee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cherokee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cherokee County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cherokee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, North West Rural Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Cherokee County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19, 2025. It peaked at 3,081 customers without power (51.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 96 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cherokee County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/cherokee-county