Alliant Energy
Interstate Power and Light Company · Investor-owned utility
Story County, Iowa · ZIP 50161
Power Outage in Maxwell, IA (50161)
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Your electric utility & emergency numbers
911 Downed lines, fire, CO or medical emergencyReport the outage to your electric utility (check your bill if unsure)
MidAmerican Energy
MidAmerican Energy Company · Investor-owned utility
Consumers Energy Co-op
Electric cooperative
We have not verified an outage number for this utility yet. Use the number on your electric bill or the utility’s website.
State help
Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
State emergency management: disaster declarations, shelters and recovery information.
Iowa Utilities Commission
Utility regulator: file a complaint if your utility does not resolve an outage, billing or shut-off problem.
211 Iowa
Dial 211 for warming/cooling centers, shelters, food and help paying utility bills.
Utility service areas come from U.S. Department of Energy / NREL data and can be approximate – the company on your electric bill is always right. Numbers were collected from official websites; tell us if one has changed. All emergency numbers →
Power out? Your outage toolkitFood-safety timer, safety checklist, low-battery version
Food-safety timer – start it when your power goes out. It keeps running even if you close this page.
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🧊 Refrigerator
Food stays safe for about 4 hours if the door stays closed.
❄️ Freezer, half full
About 24 hours if closed.
❄️ Freezer, full
About 48 hours if closed.
Over 4 hours: throw out refrigerated meat, poultry, seafood, milk, soft cheese, eggs and leftovers that have been above 40 °F for 2 hours or more. When in doubt, throw it out.
Times from FoodSafety.gov (USDA) guidance; they assume the doors stay closed.
While the power is out
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Live, neighbor-reported power status for ZIP code 50161 in Story County, Iowa. Report an outage or restoration and see what people nearby are reporting.
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Nearby ZIP codes in Story County – live status
| ZIP | City | Status now | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50055 | Collins | No reports | — |
| 50046 | Cambridge | No reports | — |
| 50201 | Nevada | No reports | — |
| 50056 | Colo | No reports | — |
| 50124 | Huxley | No reports | — |
| 50134 | Kelley | No reports | — |
| 50010 | Ames | No reports | — |
| 50244 | Slater | No reports | — |
| 50014 | Ames | No reports | — |
| 50278 | Zearing | No reports | — |
Neighbors' updates for Maxwell
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Power outage questions for Maxwell
Is there a power outage in Maxwell, IA (50161) right now?
There are no recent community reports of a power outage in Maxwell, IA 50161. That does not guarantee the power is on – if yours is out, report it on this page and to your utility.
Who is the electric company for 50161?
Electricity in ZIP code 50161 (Story County, Iowa) is provided by Alliant Energy or MidAmerican Energy or Consumers Energy Co-op, according to U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) utility service-area data. Your electric bill shows your exact utility and account number.
How do I report a power outage in Maxwell?
Report it to your utility: 1-800-255-4268 (Alliant Energy); 1-800-799-4443 (MidAmerican Energy). Have your account number or service address ready. You can also tap “Power is out” on this page so neighbors know. For downed lines or sparks, stay 35 feet away and call 911.
How often does the power go out in 50161?
No outages were reported in 50161 in the last 30 days.
Are there planned power outages in Maxwell?
No scheduled maintenance outage is listed for 50161 right now. Utilities usually notify affected customers directly by phone, text or email.
What city and county is ZIP code 50161 in?
ZIP code 50161 is in Story County, Iowa. USPS primary city: Maxwell. Area code(s): 515 641.
What should I do when the power goes out?
Check your breaker panel, then report the outage to your utility. Keep fridge and freezer doors closed (food stays safe about 4 hours in a closed fridge and 48 hours in a full freezer). Unplug sensitive electronics. Never run a generator, grill or camp stove indoors or in a garage. If someone relies on medical equipment or it is dangerously hot or cold, call 911 or dial 211 for the nearest cooling or warming center.
Power outage in Maxwell, IA: what to do
This page tracks community reports of power outages for Maxwell, ZIP code 50161, in Story County, Iowa. When someone nearby reports an outage, the status above updates within seconds; when the lights come back on, tapping "Power is back" helps everyone know.
Always report the outage to your electric utility as well – this site does not notify utilities. For downed power lines, sparking equipment, fire or carbon monoxide, stay away and call 911.