Scott County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Scott County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Current outages
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Scott County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Scott County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 220 significant power outages in Scott County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–17, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 56,299 customers (83.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 13th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 73% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Scott County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 2,196 customers (3.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–17, 2020 | 56,299(83.3%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 15–17, 2024 | 17,742(26.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 7–9, 2016 | 16,306(24.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 11–12, 2025 | 16,097(23.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 29, 2025 | 12,150(18%) | 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 Scott County?
Electric companies with service territory in Scott 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 | |
| Eldridge City Utilities | Municipal | 3,016 | Not reporting | |
| City of Durant - (IA) | Municipal | 959 | Not reporting | |
| City of Buffalo - (IA) | Municipal | 470 | Not reporting | |
| City of Long Grove - (IA) | Municipal | 231 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Scott County
Davenport, Bettendorf
Nearby counties
Scott County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Scott County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Scott County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Scott County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Eldridge City Utilities and 3 others provide electric service in Scott County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–17, 2020. It peaked at 56,299 customers without power (83.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Scott County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 220 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Scott County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/scott-county