Harrison County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Harrison County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Harrison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harrison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 125 significant power outages in Harrison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–23, 2025) came when high winds left 4,801 customers (63% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 39th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harrison County has risen recently: about 6 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 13, 2025) affected 96 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–23, 2025 | 4,801(63%) | 5 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 7, 2024 | 2,454(32.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 17, 2024 | 2,453(32.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 21, 2016 | 2,426(31.8%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jul 18, 2016 | 2,251(29.5%) | 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 Harrison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harrison County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Western Iowa Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,573 | Not reporting | |
| Harrison County Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,931 | Not reporting | |
| Nishnabotna Valley R E C | Cooperative | 3,765 | Not reporting | |
| City of Woodbine - (IA) | Municipal | 883 | 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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Harrison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harrison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harrison County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Harrison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Western Iowa Power Coop, Harrison County Rrl Elec Coop, Nishnabotna Valley R E C and 1 others provide electric service in Harrison County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Harrison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–23, 2025. It peaked at 4,801 customers without power (63% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Harrison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 125 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harrison County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/harrison-county