Story County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Story County, Iowa don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Story County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Story County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 84 significant power outages in Story County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–19, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 35,836 customers (56.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 47 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 34th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 81% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Story County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 1,260 customers (2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–19, 2020 | 35,836(56.5%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 4–6, 2022 | 15,704(24.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 24, 2022 | 8,939(14.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2022 | 7,173(11.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 27, 2023 | 6,111(9.6%) | 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 Story County?
Electric companies with service territory in Story County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ames - (IA) | Municipal | 28,239 | Not reporting | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 7,765 | Not reporting | |
| City of Story City - (IA) | Municipal | 1,993 | Not reporting | |
| City of State Center - (IA) | Municipal | 1,025 | 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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Story County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Story County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Story County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Story County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, City of Ames - (IA), Midland Power Coop, Consumers Energy Coop - (IA) and 2 others provide electric service in Story County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Story County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–19, 2020. It peaked at 35,836 customers without power (56.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Story County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 84 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Story County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/story-county