Sac County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Sac County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Sac County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sac County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 123 significant power outages in Sac County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–20, 2025) came when high winds left 3,463 customers (88.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 9 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 32nd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sac County has risen recently: about 6 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 4, 2025) affected 51 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–20, 2025 | 3,463(88.9%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 10–11, 2021 | 2,274(58.4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Dec 14–16, 2021 | 1,818(46.7%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2021 | 1,573(40.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 16–17, 2018 | 1,360(34.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Sac County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sac County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| North West Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,461 | Not reporting | |
| Western Iowa Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,573 | Not reporting | |
| Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 2,788 | Not reporting | |
| Calhoun County Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 1,663 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lake View - (IA) | Municipal | 1,381 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wall Lake - (IA) | Municipal | 527 | Not reporting | |
| City of Auburn - (IA) | Municipal | 178 | 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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Sac County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sac County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sac County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Sac County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, North West Rural Electric Coop, Western Iowa Power Coop and 5 others provide electric service in Sac County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Sac County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–20, 2025. It peaked at 3,463 customers without power (88.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Sac County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 123 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sac County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/sac-county