Mahaska County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Mahaska County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Mahaska County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mahaska County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 162 significant power outages in Mahaska County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 27–28, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,512 customers (67.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 59th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mahaska County has risen recently: about 3 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 398 customers (4.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 27–28, 2024 | 5,512(67.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 18–19, 2022 | 3,067(37.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 12–14, 2016 | 2,706(33.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 2–3, 2018 | 2,531(31%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 10–11, 2020 | 2,507(30.7%) | 2 | 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 Mahaska County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mahaska 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 | |
| T I P Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,613 | Not reporting | |
| City of Pella - (IA) | Municipal | 5,383 | 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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Mahaska County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mahaska County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mahaska County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Mahaska County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, T I P Rural Electric Coop, City of Pella - (IA) and 1 others provide electric service in Mahaska County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Mahaska County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 27–28, 2024. It peaked at 5,512 customers without power (67.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Mahaska County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 162 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mahaska County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/mahaska-county