Pottawattamie County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Pottawattamie County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Pottawattamie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pottawattamie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 210 significant power outages in Pottawattamie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10–13, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,888 customers (25.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 3 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 55th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pottawattamie County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 564 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10–13, 2021 | 12,888(25.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 26–27, 2024 | 12,184(23.8%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | Mar 31, 2020 | 10,553(20.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 12, 2023 | 8,116(15.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 7,608(14.9%) | 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 Pottawattamie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pottawattamie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) | Municipal | 5,232 | Not reporting | |
| Atlantic Municipal Utilities (IA) | Municipal | 4,682 | Not reporting | |
| Harrison County Rrl Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,931 | Not reporting | |
| Nishnabotna Valley R E C | Cooperative | 3,765 | Not reporting | |
| City of Neola - (IA) | Municipal | 486 | Not reporting | |
| City of Shelby - (IA) | Municipal | 360 | Not reporting | |
| OPPD | Political Subdivision | — | 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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Pottawattamie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pottawattamie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pottawattamie County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Pottawattamie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA), Atlantic Municipal Utilities (IA), Harrison County Rrl Elec Coop and 5 others provide electric service in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Pottawattamie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10–13, 2021. It peaked at 12,888 customers without power (25.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pottawattamie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 210 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pottawattamie County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/pottawattamie-county