Wright County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Wright County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Wright County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wright County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 136 significant power outages in Wright County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–19, 2021) came when tornadoes left 8,248 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 32 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 27th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wright County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 180 customers (3.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–19, 2021 | 8,248(100%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 11–12, 2025 | 3,042(54.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 18, 2021 | 2,871(51.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 24, 2016 | 2,588(46.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 17–18, 2016 | 2,580(46.6%) | 2 | 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 Wright County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wright 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 | |
| Franklin Rural Electric Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 1,982 | Not reporting | |
| City of Woolstock - (IA) | Municipal | 123 | Not reporting | |
| Boone Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 96 | Not reporting | |
| Cass Electric Coop | Cooperative | 88 | 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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Wright County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wright County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wright County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Wright County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, Prairie Energy Coop and 4 others provide electric service in Wright County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Wright County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–19, 2021. It peaked at 8,248 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Wright County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 136 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wright County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/wright-county