Taylor County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Taylor County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Taylor County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Taylor County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 104 significant power outages in Taylor County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 24, 2019) came when flooding left 2,026 customers (68.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 12 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 40th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Taylor County has risen recently: about 5 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 170 customers (5.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 24, 2019 | 2,026(68.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 1–2, 2024 | 1,654(56%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2025 | 1,645(55.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 3–4, 2025 | 1,644(55.7%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 12, 2019 | 1,349(45.7%) | 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 Taylor County?
Electric companies with service territory in Taylor 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 | |
| Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 6,094 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lenox - (IA) | Municipal | 753 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 530 | 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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Taylor County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Taylor County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Taylor County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Taylor County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop, City of Lenox - (IA) and 2 others provide electric service in Taylor County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 24, 2019. It peaked at 2,026 customers without power (68.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Taylor County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 104 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Taylor County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/taylor-county