Guthrie County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Guthrie 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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Guthrie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Guthrie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 109 significant power outages in Guthrie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–18, 2021) came when tornadoes left 2,666 customers (49.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 44 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 46th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Guthrie County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 490 customers (9.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 2,666(49.5%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Aug 10–18, 2020 | 2,574(47.8%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 20, 2018 | 1,867(34.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 5–6, 2015 | 1,839(34.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 22, 2019 | 1,365(25.3%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Guthrie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Guthrie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,131 | Not reporting | |
| Guthrie County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 4,998 | Not reporting | |
| Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 2,788 | Not reporting | |
| City of Stuart - (IA) | Municipal | 979 | Not reporting | |
| City of Coon Rapids -(IA) | Municipal | 816 | Not reporting | |
| City of Panora - (IA) | Municipal | 744 | 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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Guthrie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Guthrie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Guthrie 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 Guthrie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA), Guthrie County Rural E C A and 4 others provide electric service in Guthrie County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Guthrie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–18, 2021. It peaked at 2,666 customers without power (49.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Guthrie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 109 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Guthrie County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/guthrie-county