Audubon County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Audubon County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Audubon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Audubon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 117 significant power outages in Audubon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–13, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,115 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 3 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 42nd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Audubon County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 56 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–13, 2020 | 3,115(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 12, 2016 | 1,712(68.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 4–6, 2022 | 1,422(56.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 1,113(44.3%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 15, 2025 | 930(37%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Audubon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Audubon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Western Iowa Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,573 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,131 | Not reporting | |
| Guthrie County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 4,998 | Not reporting | |
| Atlantic Municipal Utilities (IA) | Municipal | 4,682 | Not reporting | |
| Nishnabotna Valley R E C | Cooperative | 3,765 | Not reporting | |
| Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 2,788 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kimballton - (IA) | Municipal | 192 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | — | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Audubon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Audubon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Audubon County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Audubon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Western Iowa Power Coop, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA), Guthrie County Rural E C A and 5 others provide electric service in Audubon County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Audubon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–13, 2020. It peaked at 3,115 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Audubon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 117 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Audubon County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/audubon-county