Des Moines County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Des Moines County, Iowa don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Des Moines County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Des Moines County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 192 significant power outages in Des Moines County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 27 – Sep 1, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,944 customers (43.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 38 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 49th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Des Moines County has risen recently: about 4 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 277 customers (1.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27 – Sep 1, 2024 | 7,944(43.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 10–11, 2020 | 6,658(36.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21–22, 2015 | 6,275(34.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 11–12, 2021 | 4,966(27.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2023 | 4,732(26%) | 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 Des Moines County?
Electric companies with service territory in Des Moines County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | Cooperative | 24,200 | Not reporting | |
| Access Energy Coop | Cooperative | 9,392 | Not reporting | |
| New London Municipal Utilities - (IA) | Municipal | 1,245 | Not reporting | |
| City of Danville - (IA) | Municipal | 430 | 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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Des Moines County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Des Moines County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Des Moines County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Des Moines County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Access Energy Coop, New London Municipal Utilities - (IA) and 1 others provide electric service in Des Moines County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Des Moines County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 27 – Sep 1, 2024. It peaked at 7,944 customers without power (43.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Des Moines County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 192 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Des Moines County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/des-moines-county