Dallas County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Dallas County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Dallas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dallas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 117 significant power outages in Dallas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–18, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,149 customers (32.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 34 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 67th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 61% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dallas County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 1,815 customers (3.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–18, 2020 | 19,149(32.8%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 17, 2015 | 7,066(12.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 23, 2022 | 6,523(11.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 22–23, 2025 | 6,037(10.3%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Mar 5–6, 2025 | 5,911(10.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Dallas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dallas 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 | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) | Municipal | 5,232 | Not reporting | |
| Guthrie County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 4,998 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Dallas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dallas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dallas County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Dallas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) and 1 others provide electric service in Dallas County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Dallas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–18, 2020. It peaked at 19,149 customers without power (32.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Dallas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 117 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dallas County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/dallas-county