Montgomery County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Montgomery County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Montgomery County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montgomery County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 172 significant power outages in Montgomery County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2023) came when tornadoes left 4,524 customers (79% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 34 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 66th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montgomery County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 82 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2023 | 4,524(79%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Nov 29, 2022 | 4,396(76.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 1, 2021 | 4,346(75.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 19–20, 2025 | 4,108(71.8%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 6–8, 2016 | 2,469(43.1%) | 3 | 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 Montgomery County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montgomery 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 | |
| Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 6,094 | Not reporting | |
| City of Villisca - (IA) | Municipal | 719 | Not reporting | |
| City of Stanton - (IA) | Municipal | 360 | 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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Montgomery County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montgomery County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montgomery County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Montgomery County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop, City of Villisca - (IA) and 1 others provide electric service in Montgomery County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2023. It peaked at 4,524 customers without power (79% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 172 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Montgomery County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/montgomery-county