Iowa Power Outages
This page provides a current overview of Iowa power outages, including the hardest-hit regions and the latest available totals.
About 155 tracked customers are currently without power out of 1,495,872 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 105 regions for this state. The most affected regions right now include Black Hawk (742), Kossuth (50), and Polk (46).
Current outage totals for Iowa appear relatively limited compared with larger outage events, but local conditions can still change quickly when utilities post new updates. If service is disrupted in your area, use your utility provider for official status information and follow any emergency instructions from local authorities.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:23 PM. The timestamp above helps you judge how fresh the current numbers are before acting on them.
Iowa power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Iowa
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk | 742 | 65,679 | Mar 19, 2026 3:14 PM |
| Kossuth | 50 | 4,261 | Mar 19, 2026 2:55 PM |
| Polk | 46 | 250,821 | Mar 19, 2026 2:38 PM |
| Wright | 27 | 7,226 | Mar 19, 2026 2:37 PM |
| Jones | 26 | 12,019 | Mar 19, 2026 2:46 PM |
| Pocahontas | 25 | 2,318 | Mar 19, 2026 3:05 PM |
| Jasper | 20 | 19,005 | Mar 19, 2026 2:54 PM |
| Marion | 16 | 11,085 | Mar 19, 2026 2:57 PM |
| Appanoose | 12 | 6,958 | Mar 19, 2026 3:07 PM |
| Monroe | 11 | 2,497 | Mar 19, 2026 3:10 PM |
Cities and regions in Iowa
Utility providers in Iowa
Consumers Energy
Customers out: 862 · Tracked: 1,975,539
Alliant Energy
Customers out: 99 · Tracked: 505,928
Prairie Energy Cooperative
Customers out: 27 · Tracked: 2,969
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 26 · Tracked: 17,580
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 24 · Tracked: 12,600
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 6 · Tracked: 6,000
Sioux Valley Energy
Customers out: 3 · Tracked: 30,311
Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop
Customers out: 3 · Tracked: 23,862
T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 6,300
Nishnabotna Valley REC
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 2,867
Linn County REC
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 34,629
Midland Power Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 12,117
East-Central Iowa REC
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 9,160
MiEnergy Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 6,758
Butler County REC
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 5,000
Clarke Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 5,000
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 2,000
Ames Municipal Electric
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 27,822
Cedar Falls Utilities
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 20,025
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,900
North West REC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,900
United Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,700
Access Energy Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,000
Southwest Iowa REC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 6,021
Showing top 24 by current impact. See provider pages for official links.
What may cause outages in Iowa
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Iowa
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Iowa?
Outage totals change as providers post new data. This page shows the latest available timestamp so you can judge how fresh the numbers are.
What should I do during a power outage in Iowa?
Confirm the outage with your utility, prepare backup lighting or charging where possible, and avoid any damaged electrical infrastructure. Contact emergency services if there is a safety risk.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
A state total combines multiple underlying area updates. If those updates arrive at different times, short-lived differences between the state and region numbers are possible.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:23 PM