Monroe County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Monroe County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 299 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 15, 2016) came when tornadoes left 2,829 customers (69.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 10th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 136 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has risen recently: about 14 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 572 customers (14.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 15, 2016 | 2,829(69.7%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 6–7, 2017 | 1,928(47.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2024 | 1,652(40.7%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 26–28, 2017 | 1,517(37.4%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 22, 2017 | 1,384(34.1%) | 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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe 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 | |
| Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,344 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Chariton Valley Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Monroe County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 15, 2016. It peaked at 2,829 customers without power (69.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 299 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 136 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monroe County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/monroe-county