Storm Restoration Updates
Storm Update (7/11/25, 9 p.m.)
Crews were staged in advance of the severe storm in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Since the onset of the storm, more than 1,000 customers have had service restored. As of 9 p.m., 15,000 customers remain without power as the storm moves out of the area.
The storm system brought wind gusts over 60 mph, heavy rainfall, and a tornado, causing widespread tree damage, downed lines and broken poles mainly in the Quad Cities area. Crews from across the region, along with contracted line workers from neighboring states, are working around the clock to restore service.
Most remaining customers are expected to be restored by the end of the day Saturday, July 12.
Updates by Area:
- Davenport – 9,298 customers remain without power. This is the area of greatest impact. Crews are actively working in multiple neighborhoods and expect substantial progress overnight.
- LeClaire – 1,996 customers remain out. Restoration is underway with additional crews arriving Saturday morning.
- Bettendorf – 1,538 customers remain without service.
- Scott County – 577 customers remain out. Crews are addressing scattered outages in rural areas.
- Princeton – 89 customers remain out.
- Clinton County – 106 customers remain out.
- Camanche – 5 customers remain out
- Blue Grass – 2 customers remain out
- Muscatine County – 4 customers remain out.
- Riverdale – 1 customer remains out.
- East Moline – 2 customers remain out.
- Hampton – 5 customers remain out.
- Mercer County – 13 customers remain out.
- Moline – 39 customers remain out.
- Rapids City – 2 customers remain out.
- Rock Island – 37 customers remain out.
- Rock Island County – 41 customers remain out. Crews are addressing scattered outages.
- Silvis – 2 customers remain out.
- Whiteside County – 2 customers remain out.
We thank our customers for their patience and support as our crews work safely and efficiently to restore power. If your power is out, please report it online, monitor our outage map for updates and sign up to receive email or text alerts. For emergencies, like downed power lines, please call us at 1-800-799-4443.
Storm Update (7/11/25, 3:45 p.m.)
Nearly 98% of Des Moines area customers have been restored following last night's severe thunderstorms. Crews now move to the time-consuming repairs at individual homes, targeting 6 p.m. for all customers to be back on.
We are also staging crews and supplies to quickly respond to any issues as more severe weather rolls across Iowa and Illinois.
- Des Moines / Knoxville / Oskaloosa: More than 130 electric line workers and 45 tree crew members are on standby and ready to respond to outages once the weather passes.
- Iowa City / Quad Cities: Nearly 100 line workers and 44 tree crew members are prepped and ready to help with any restoration work needed.
- Crews from Illinois, Indiana and Kansas have also been reserved should today's weather cause significant damage and outages.
If your power is out, please report it online, monitor our outage map for updates and sign up to receive email or text alerts. For emergencies, like downed power lines, please call us at 1-800-799-4443.
Storm Update (7/11/25, 9:30 a.m.)
The team made great progress overnight restoring approximately 25,000 customers of the nearly 30,000 without power. Our pre-staged crews are continuing their work today to restore the remaining customers, with most expected to have power back by noon today and all expected to be restored by 6 p.m.
Additional storms have been predicted for this afternoon and evening, potentially impacting the Des Moines and Iowa City areas, so our teams are already preparing to respond should those storms hit.
Storm Update (7/11/25, 4 a.m.)
Severe thunderstorms affected the Des Moines area, beginning shortly after midnight. The storms produced 70+mph wind gusts, lightning and heavy rain.
MidAmerican crews, contract crews, and vegetation crews were on standby in anticipation of the storms and have been dispatched to begin restoration work. Crews that were stationed in other areas of the state are enroute to the Des Moines area to assist.
The team will continue to assess the damage to the system making repairs throughout the night as possible. Estimated times of restoration will be available by mid- to late-morning, so please check back for updates.
Power Restoration FAQs
How do you prioritize the repair work?
A: When responding to large-scale outages, we start with circuits that serve the most customers, including major transmission lines and large circuits (which sustained extensive damage), then to medium and smaller-capacity lines, and finally individual service lines. Throughout the restoration process we prioritize critical facilities, such as hospitals, shelters and water treatment plants.
1 – Repair transmission lines: After making sure generating plants are back up, we repair lines that transmit power from generating plants to your local area. Each repair can often restore power to thousands of our customers.
2 – Repair substations: Substations, which convert high-voltage power from big transmission lines to smaller distribution lines used by individual customers and businesses, usually serve several thousand of our customers.
3 – Repair distribution lines: Feeder lines leading from substations serve several hundred to more than 1,000 of our customers.
4 – Repair tap lines: Tap lines extend from feeder lines into your individual neighborhood. They generally serve 20 to a few hundred of our customers.
5 – Repair individual connections: This is the most difficult and time-consuming task, as our crews restore power to individual customers. Things that may need extra attention here include downed lines, broken poles and trees on lines.
Why doesn't the outage map show my outage/neighborhood?
A: As more outages are reported the map groups them together, so you may not be able to zoom in on your specific location on the map. The "updates" or "storm info" tabs along the top should have specific details.
My neighbors down the block are back on - but not us! Why?
A: If your power is off but a neighbor’s power is on, you might be on separate circuits.
What do I do if there is meter or service line damage?
A: If the service is pulled away from the house or there is damage to the meter box, you may need an electrician to make repairs prior to having your power restored. Find out what equipment is the property owner's responsibility to repair.
I keep seeing trucks drive by or a crew member sitting in his/her vehicle - what are they doing?
A: They may be assessing damage or looking for "quick fixes" to get power turned back on, or possibly watching live wires to ensure people stay away.
Who removes tree debris?
A: When clearing damaged limbs or removing trees after a storm, we make sure the area is electrically safe, but property owners are responsible for removing the debris after major storms. We recommend contacting your city or municipality for assistance.
