Warren County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, 1 customers in Warren County, Iowa were without power, reported by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 1 |
Weather alerts
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Warren County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Warren County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 124 significant power outages in Warren County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 5–6, 2022) came when tornadoes left 5,746 customers (24.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 65th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Warren County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 1,161 customers (4.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 5–6, 2022 | 5,746(24.1%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Sep 15–17, 2019 | 4,911(20.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2022 | 4,226(17.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 28–29, 2018 | 3,950(16.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 21, 2021 | 3,515(14.8%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Warren County?
Electric companies with service territory in Warren County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | 1 out | |
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Indianola Municipal Utilities - (IA) | Municipal | 6,642 | Not reporting | |
| Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,812 | Not reporting | |
| Pella Cooperative Elec Assn | Cooperative | 3,234 | Not reporting | |
| City of Carlisle- (IA) | Municipal | 1,579 | 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 Warren County
Indianola, Norwalk
Nearby counties
Warren County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Warren County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST, 1 customers in Warren County were without power according to MidAmerican Energy Co.
Which electric company serves Warren County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Indianola Municipal Utilities - (IA), Clarke Electric Coop Inc - (IA) and 2 others provide electric service in Warren County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Warren County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 5–6, 2022. It peaked at 5,746 customers without power (24.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Warren County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 124 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Warren County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/warren-county