Cerro Gordo County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Cerro Gordo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cerro Gordo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 138 significant power outages in Cerro Gordo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 19–20, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 16,188 customers (55% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 71st of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cerro Gordo County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 8, 2025) affected 376 customers (1.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 19–20, 2017 | 16,188(55%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 13,943(47.4%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 28–29, 2018 | 10,632(36.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 10, 2015 | 10,571(35.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jul 28–29, 2025 | 7,467(25.4%) | 2 | 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 Cerro Gordo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cerro Gordo 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 | |
| Heartland Power Coop | Cooperative | 5,322 | Not reporting | |
| Butler County Rural Elec Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,110 | Not reporting | |
| Prairie Energy Coop | Cooperative | 4,310 | Not reporting | |
| Franklin Rural Electric Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 1,982 | 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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Cerro Gordo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cerro Gordo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cerro Gordo County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cerro Gordo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Heartland Power Coop, Butler County Rural Elec Coop - (IA) and 2 others provide electric service in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Cerro Gordo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 19–20, 2017. It peaked at 16,188 customers without power (55% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cerro Gordo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 138 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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