Mitchell County, IA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Mitchell County, Iowa share live outage data (MiEnergy Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Interstate Power and Light Co and Heartland Power Coop do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Mitchell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mitchell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 130 significant power outages in Mitchell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–18, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,842 customers (44.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 46 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 45th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mitchell County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 259 customers (4.1%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 2,842(44.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 15, 2022 | 2,130(33.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 11–13, 2019 | 2,022(31.9%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Oct 8, 2016 | 1,802(28.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 13, 2022 | 1,456(22.9%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Mitchell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mitchell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Cooperative | 7,311 | Reporting | |
| Heartland Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,322 | Not reporting | |
| City of Osage - (IA) | Municipal | 2,454 | 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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Mitchell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mitchell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mitchell County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Mitchell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, MiEnergy Cooperative, Heartland Power Coop, City of Osage - (IA) provide electric service in Mitchell County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Mitchell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–18, 2021. It peaked at 2,842 customers without power (44.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Mitchell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 130 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mitchell County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/mitchell-county