Marion County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Marion County, Iowa were without power, reported by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 1 |
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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 100 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 1, 2020) left 3,849 customers (19.4% 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 1 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 90th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 19, 2025) affected 328 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 1, 2020 | 3,849(19.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 28, 2024 | 3,819(19.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 16, 2024 | 3,685(18.5%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Aug 19, 2018 | 3,579(18%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 25, 2020 | 2,998(15.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | 1 out | |
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,344 | 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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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Marion County were without power according to MidAmerican Energy Co.
Which electric company serves Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc, City of Pella - (IA) and 1 others provide electric service in Marion County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 1, 2020. It peaked at 3,849 customers without power (19.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 100 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marion County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/marion-county