Webster County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Webster County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Webster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Webster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 123 significant power outages in Webster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 17–19, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,490 customers (56.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 36 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 64th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Webster County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 1, 2025) affected 237 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 17–19, 2016 | 11,490(56.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 17–19, 2017 | 10,470(51.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 3–9, 2016 | 7,515(36.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 5–6, 2025 | 7,101(34.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 5, 2017 | 5,176(25.4%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Webster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Webster 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 | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| Prairie Energy Coop | Cooperative | 4,310 | Not reporting | |
| Calhoun County Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 1,663 | Not reporting | |
| Gowrie Municipal Utilities - (IA) | Municipal | 611 | Not reporting | |
| City of Dayton - (IA) | Municipal | 528 | Not reporting | |
| City of Stratford - (IA) | Municipal | 404 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lehigh - (IA) | Municipal | 238 | Not reporting | |
| City of Callender - (IA) | Municipal | 200 | 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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Webster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Webster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Webster County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Webster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, Prairie Energy Coop and 6 others provide electric service in Webster County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Webster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 17–19, 2016. It peaked at 11,490 customers without power (56.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Webster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 123 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Webster County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/webster-county