Power Outage in Kiron, IA
Last report: August 06, 2023
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Kiron
To report a power outage in Kiron, Iowa, located in Crawford County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
MidAmerican Energy Company
City of Denison, IA
Western Area Power Administration
Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative
Harrison County Rrl Elec Coop
Town of Manilla, IA
Nishnabotna Valley R E C
North West Rural Electric Coop
Western Iowa Power Coop
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 51448.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Crawford County
Thunderstorm Wind. US highway 59 blocked due to downed tree and power lines.
June 18, 2020
Thunderstorm Wind. Crawford County dispatch reported power lines down. Time radar estimated.
July 05, 2016
Thunderstorm Wind. Dow City Fire Chief reported several power lines down across town.
July 05, 2016
A cold front moved slowly into Iowa from the northwest as an upper level shortwave lifted northeast across the area. The atmosphere was marginally unstable with afternoon highs reaching the mid to upper 80s and dewpoint readings in the upper 50s to low 60s. The lifted index was just 0 to -3 C by early evening. CAPE was limited to around 1000 J/kg. With relatively dry air in place, downdraft CAPE was around 1200 J/kg. CAPE in the -10 to -30 C layer of the atmosphere was between 200 and 400 J/kg, but the freezing level was around 15,000 feet. There was sufficient shear available with 50 to 55 kts present. A narrow area of higher precipitable water values moved into the state by evening, with 1.25 to 1.5 inches available. A line of thunderstorms moved into west central and northwest Iowa during the early evening. One of the storms produced severe weather with quarter size hail in Sac County. High winds also occurred with damage from east of Odebolt to Early to Lake View. Numerous power poles were blown down, roofs were taken from outbuildings including turkey and hog confinements. Boats were thrown at a dealership. In the Lake View area, a tree fell and killed a dog. There were no other injuries. Prior to the storms moving into Sac County, wind damage was reported in Crawford County in the Ricketts area. Several trees were blown down.
May 23, 2012
Thunderstorm Wind. Power was reported out in town.
May 19, 2012