Hardin County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Hardin County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Hardin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hardin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 144 significant power outages in Hardin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–17, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,769 customers (54.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 36th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hardin County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 15, 2025) affected 3,393 customers (49.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–17, 2020 | 3,769(54.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 15, 2025 | 3,393(49.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 20–21, 2025 | 3,158(45.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 27–29, 2020 | 2,888(41.9%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 11, 2021 | 2,872(41.7%) | 1 | 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 Hardin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hardin 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 | |
| Prairie Energy Coop | Cooperative | 4,310 | Not reporting | |
| Grundy County Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 2,265 | Not reporting | |
| Franklin Rural Electric Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 1,982 | 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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Hardin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hardin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hardin County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Hardin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, Prairie Energy Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Hardin County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Hardin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–17, 2020. It peaked at 3,769 customers without power (54.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hardin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 144 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hardin County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/hardin-county