Muscatine County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Muscatine County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Muscatine County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Muscatine County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 79 significant power outages in Muscatine County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 8–16, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,045 customers (10% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 94th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Muscatine County has fallen recently: about 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 17, 2025) affected 1,597 customers (5.3%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8–16, 2020 | 3,045(10%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 22–24, 2024 | 1,926(6.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 17, 2025 | 1,597(5.3%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Mar 15, 2024 | 1,567(5.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 7, 2024 | 1,346(4.4%) | 1 | 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 Muscatine County?
Electric companies with service territory in Muscatine 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 | |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | Cooperative | 24,200 | Not reporting | |
| Board of Water Electric & Communications | Municipal | 11,727 | Not reporting | |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) | Municipal | 5,232 | Not reporting | |
| City of West Liberty - (IA) | Municipal | 1,596 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wilton - (IA) | Municipal | 1,558 | Not reporting | |
| City of Durant - (IA) | Municipal | 959 | 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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Muscatine County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Muscatine County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Muscatine County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Muscatine County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Board of Water Electric & Communications and 4 others provide electric service in Muscatine County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Muscatine County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 8–16, 2020. It peaked at 3,045 customers without power (10% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Muscatine County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 79 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Muscatine County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/muscatine-county