Tama County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Tama 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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Tama County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tama County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 175 significant power outages in Tama County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 8–21, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,848 customers (83.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 5th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 82% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tama County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 29 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 205 customers (2.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8–21, 2020 | 6,848(83.8%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 21–27, 2024 | 4,503(55.1%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 8–10, 2021 | 3,296(40.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2022 | 3,236(39.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 16, 2021 | 3,211(39.3%) | 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 Tama County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tama County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 9,261 | Not reporting | |
| Consumers Energy Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 7,765 | Not reporting | |
| T I P Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,613 | Not reporting | |
| Grundy County Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 2,265 | Not reporting | |
| City of Traer - (IA) | Municipal | 1,099 | Not reporting | |
| City of Dysart - (IA) | Municipal | 711 | 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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Tama County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tama County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tama 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 Tama County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop, Consumers Energy Coop - (IA), T I P Rural Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Tama County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Tama County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 8–21, 2020. It peaked at 6,848 customers without power (83.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Tama County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 175 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Tama County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/tama-county