Clinton County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Clinton County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Clinton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clinton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 207 significant power outages in Clinton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–20, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 21,264 customers (98.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 6th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 81% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clinton County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 24 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 2,247 customers (10.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–20, 2020 | 21,264(98.9%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2019 | 6,484(30.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 14–16, 2024 | 4,603(21.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 1, 2023 | 4,585(21.3%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jul 8–11, 2018 | 4,540(21.1%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Clinton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clinton 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 | |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | Cooperative | 24,200 | Not reporting | |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 17,412 | Not reporting | |
| City of Maquoketa - (IA) | Municipal | 3,406 | 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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Clinton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clinton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clinton County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Clinton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Clinton County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–20, 2020. It peaked at 21,264 customers without power (98.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Clinton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 207 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clinton County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/clinton-county