Dickinson County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Dickinson 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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Dickinson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dickinson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 177 significant power outages in Dickinson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 9, 2019) came when a winter storm left 9,861 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 56th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dickinson County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 220 customers (3.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 9, 2019 | 9,861(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 23, 2022 | 8,530(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | May 11–12, 2022 | 7,916(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 14, 2018 | 4,275(63.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 21, 2017 | 4,160(61.8%) | 1 | 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 Dickinson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dickinson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| City of Milford - (IA) | Municipal | 1,644 | Not reporting | |
| Osceola Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,276 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lake Park - (IA) | Municipal | 664 | Not reporting | |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 59 | 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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Dickinson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dickinson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dickinson 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 Dickinson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, City of Milford - (IA), Osceola Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Dickinson County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Dickinson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 9, 2019. It peaked at 9,861 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Dickinson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 177 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr of power per year, and on 40 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dickinson County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/dickinson-county