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Ames power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Ames power outage map near you — centered at lat 42.0308, lng -93.6319 (the heart of Ames) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Ames zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Iowa power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Ames
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Ames Electric Services’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open Ames Electric Services live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Ames Electric Services’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Ames residents
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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 your outage in Ames
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Ames Electric Services directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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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 an outage in Ames
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Ames is Ames Electric Services. Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
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Are Ames residents eligible for compensation?
Ames sits in Iowa, so the rules that apply to your outage are Iowa’s. No automatic compensation framework. The state PUC/PSC accepts disputed claims case-by-case.
Your Ames eligibility 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.
For Ames addresses: file the claim directly with Ames Electric Services (outage line 515-239-5120) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Ames claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through Ames Electric Services's claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Ames: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Iowa-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Iowa compensation page.