Jasper County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, 22 customers in Jasper County, Iowa were without power, reported by MidAmerican Energy Co. Estimated restoration: Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 22 |
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Jasper County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jasper County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Jasper County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 8–20, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,954 customers (96.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 4th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 78% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 95 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jasper County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 23, 2025) affected 362 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8–20, 2020 | 14,954(96.1%) | 13 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 21–25, 2024 | 7,059(45.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 6,920(44.5%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 15, 2016 | 4,494(28.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 5, 2025 | 3,534(22.7%) | 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 Jasper County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jasper County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | 22 out | |
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 7,765 | Not reporting | |
| Pella Cooperative Elec Assn | Cooperative | 3,234 | 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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Jasper County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jasper County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, 22 customers in Jasper County were without power according to MidAmerican Energy Co. The latest estimated restoration time is Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST.
Which electric company serves Jasper County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Consumers Energy Coop - (IA), Pella Cooperative Elec Assn provide electric service in Jasper County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Jasper County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 8–20, 2020. It peaked at 14,954 customers without power (96.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jasper County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 95 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jasper County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/jasper-county