Bremer County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Bremer County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Bremer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bremer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 67 significant power outages in Bremer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 28–30, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,333 customers (14.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 53 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 97th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bremer County has held roughly steady recently: about 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 15, 2025) affected 186 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 28–30, 2025 | 2,333(14.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 24–25, 2021 | 1,615(10.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 22, 2016 | 1,567(9.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 16–18, 2017 | 1,364(8.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 9, 2020 | 1,133(7.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Bremer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bremer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,946 | Not reporting | |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 9,261 | Not reporting | |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility - (IA) | Municipal | 5,232 | Not reporting | |
| Butler County Rural Elec Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,110 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sumner - (IA) | Municipal | 1,128 | Not reporting | |
| City of Denver - (IA) | Municipal | 947 | Not reporting | |
| City of Readlyn - (IA) | Municipal | 412 | 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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Bremer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bremer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bremer County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Bremer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop and 5 others provide electric service in Bremer County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Bremer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 28–30, 2025. It peaked at 2,333 customers without power (14.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bremer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 67 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 53 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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