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Power outage near me in Iowa: live map by zip code
The Iowa map below is zoomed to state level. Use the zoom controls to drill down to your zip code — the map covers every Iowa zip code with reports submitted in the past few hours. Each red marker is an outage cluster; click it for the start time, report count and affected radius.
Want a tighter view? Pick your city below — the city page opens the map centered on that city at neighborhood zoom, so “power outage near me right now by zip code” becomes one tap of the marker cluster.
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Latest power outage updates in Iowa
The 3 Iowa utilities publish their own outage maps with crew-verified estimated restoration times (ETRs). For the most accurate ETR for your address, use the official map directly:
MidAmerican Energy
Des Moines, Quad Cities, Council Bluffs.
Latest update →
Alliant Energy (Interstate Power & Light)
Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls.
Latest update →
Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
Rural electric cooperatives statewide.
Latest update →
Below is the community feed — the most recent reports submitted by Iowa residents. For real-time alerts to your phone, opt in to your utility’s SMS or app notifications.
Active power outages right now
The most recent active outages reported across the USA.
No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report an outage in Iowa
Use the form below to log your outage on the live map. Reports are submitted anonymously and help neighbors see where outages are happening. This does not dispatch a crew — for that, call your utility directly using the contact list below.
Your outage report was submitted. Thank you for helping your neighbors!
Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for a power outage in Iowa
Iowa is served by the following utilities. Find the one that covers your address and use their dedicated outage line — not the customer-service number. Most also offer SMS or app-based reporting; check the utility’s page for instructions.
Alliant Energy (Interstate Power & Light)
Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls.
Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
Rural electric cooperatives statewide.
Are you eligible for compensation in Iowa?
No automatic compensation framework. The state PUC/PSC accepts disputed claims case-by-case.
Are you eligible right now?
You can file a claim directly with your utility for spoiled food and damaged appliances when the outage is utility-caused. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. File within 30–60 days with receipts, photos and a timeline.
How to file:
- Document the outage: start time, end time, photos of spoiled food and damaged appliances, receipts for replacement purchases.
- Go to your utility’s claims page (linked above in the “who to call” section) and submit within 30–60 days.
- If your claim is denied or stalls, file a consumer complaint with the Iowa Utilities Board — they have authority over the utility.
- For damages from a federally declared disaster, also check disasterassistance.gov for FEMA Individual Assistance.
Renters: a standalone food spoilage benefit in your HO-4 policy (typically $500–$1,000, no deductible) may cover what your utility won’t. See the renters insurance breakdown.
Pick your city
20 Iowa cities covered
Each city page opens the live map centered on that city and lists the local utility, outage phone and reporting options.
Des Moines
MidAmerican Energy
Cedar Rapids
Alliant Energy
Davenport
MidAmerican Energy
Sioux City
MidAmerican Energy
Iowa City
MidAmerican Energy
Waterloo
Alliant Energy
Council Bluffs
MidAmerican Energy
Ames
Ames Electric Services
Dubuque
Alliant Energy
West Des Moines
MidAmerican Energy
Ankeny
MidAmerican Energy
Urbandale
MidAmerican Energy
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Utilities
Marion
Alliant Energy
Bettendorf
MidAmerican Energy
Mason City
Alliant Energy
Marshalltown
Alliant Energy
Clinton
Alliant Energy
Burlington
Alliant Energy
Ottumwa
Alliant Energy