Ida County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Ida County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Ida County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ida County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 112 significant power outages in Ida County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 13–14, 2022) left 1,966 customers (60.8% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 36 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 50th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 56 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ida County has risen recently: about 5 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 60 customers (1.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 13–14, 2022 | 1,966(60.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 19–20, 2025 | 1,438(44.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | May 30–31, 2022 | 1,314(40.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 7–8, 2024 | 1,243(38.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 12, 2018 | 1,087(33.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Ida County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ida County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| North West Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,461 | Not reporting | |
| Western Iowa Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,573 | Not reporting | |
| Woodbury County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 3,468 | Not reporting | |
| Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 2,788 | 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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Ida County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ida County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ida County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Ida County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, North West Rural Electric Coop, Western Iowa Power Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Ida County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Ida County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 13–14, 2022. It peaked at 1,966 customers without power (60.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Ida County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 112 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 56 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ida County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/ida-county