Monona County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Monona County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Monona County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monona County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 88 significant power outages in Monona County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 18–23, 2025) came when high winds left 2,429 customers (32.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 61st of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monona County has risen recently: about 4 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 376 customers (5.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 18–23, 2025 | 2,429(32.9%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | May 13, 2022 | 1,422(19.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 6, 2025 | 1,215(16.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 23, 2025 | 992(13.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Dec 10–16, 2021 | 940(12.7%) | 7 | 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 Monona County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monona County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Western Iowa Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,573 | Not reporting | |
| Harrison County Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,931 | Not reporting | |
| Woodbury County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 3,468 | Not reporting | |
| City of Onawa - (IA) | Municipal | 3,347 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mapleton- (IA) | Municipal | 773 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | — | 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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Monona County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monona County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monona County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Monona County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Western Iowa Power Coop, Harrison County Rrl Elec Coop, Woodbury County Rural E C A and 3 others provide electric service in Monona County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Monona County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 18–23, 2025. It peaked at 2,429 customers without power (32.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Monona County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 88 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monona County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/monona-county