Chickasaw County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Chickasaw County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co or MiEnergy Cooperative.
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Chickasaw County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chickasaw County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 85 significant power outages in Chickasaw County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–22, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,854 customers (26.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 15 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 72nd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chickasaw County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 102 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–22, 2022 | 1,854(26.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 9, 2020 | 1,439(20.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 19–20, 2017 | 1,401(20%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 21–22, 2024 | 1,286(18.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 17–19, 2024 | 1,228(17.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Chickasaw County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chickasaw 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 | |
| Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,946 | Not reporting | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Cooperative | 7,311 | Reporting | |
| Heartland Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,322 | Not reporting | |
| Butler County Rural Elec Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,110 | Not reporting | |
| City of New Hampton - (IA) | Municipal | 2,516 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fredericksburg - (IA) | Municipal | 538 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lawler - (IA) | Municipal | 317 | Not reporting | |
| City of Alta Vista- (IA) | Municipal | 172 | 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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Chickasaw County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chickasaw County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chickasaw County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Chickasaw County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc, MiEnergy Cooperative and 6 others provide electric service in Chickasaw County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Chickasaw County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–22, 2022. It peaked at 1,854 customers without power (26.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Chickasaw County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 85 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 15 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chickasaw County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/chickasaw-county