Mills County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Mills County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Current outages
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Mills County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mills County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 156 significant power outages in Mills County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 21, 2018) left 6,702 customers (92.2% 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 4 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 33rd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mills County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 941 customers (12.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 21, 2018 | 6,702(92.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 14–18, 2021 | 5,353(73.6%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 17–18, 2017 | 3,779(52%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 15, 2022 | 2,540(34.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 6–7, 2016 | 2,514(34.6%) | 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 Mills County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mills County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 6,094 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Mills County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mills County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mills County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Mills County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop provide electric service in Mills County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Mills County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 21, 2018. It peaked at 6,702 customers without power (92.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Mills County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 156 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mills County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/mills-county