Madison County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Madison County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Madison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Madison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 121 significant power outages in Madison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 5–6, 2022) came when tornadoes left 1,887 customers (20.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 7 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 76th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Madison County has risen recently: about 2 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 1,046 customers (11.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 5–6, 2022 | 1,887(20.1%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Mar 5–6, 2025 | 1,839(19.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 5, 2023 | 1,443(15.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 24, 2023 | 1,420(15.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 7–9, 2025 | 1,296(13.8%) | 3 | 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 Madison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Madison 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 | |
| Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,812 | Not reporting | |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) | Municipal | 5,232 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,131 | Not reporting | |
| City of Winterset - (IA) | Municipal | 2,847 | 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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Madison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Madison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Madison County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Madison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA), Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) and 2 others provide electric service in Madison County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 5–6, 2022. It peaked at 1,887 customers without power (20.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Madison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 121 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Madison County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/madison-county