Washington County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Washington County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Washington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Washington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 218 significant power outages in Washington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–11, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,817 customers (70.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 21 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 29th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Washington County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25–26, 2025) affected 609 customers (6.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–11, 2020 | 6,817(70.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 8, 2024 | 5,578(57.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 24, 2018 | 3,410(35.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 22–24, 2024 | 3,222(33.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 16, 2021 | 3,147(32.4%) | 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 Washington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Washington 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 | |
| Access Energy Coop | Cooperative | 9,392 | Not reporting | |
| T I P Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,613 | Not reporting | |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) | Municipal | 5,232 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 650 | 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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Washington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Washington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Washington County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Washington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Access Energy Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Washington County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–11, 2020. It peaked at 6,817 customers without power (70.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Washington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 218 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Washington County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/washington-county