Emmet County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Emmet County, Iowa don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Emmet County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Emmet County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 55 significant power outages in Emmet County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,112 customers (18.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 33 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 98th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Emmet County has fallen recently: about 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 3, 2025) affected 117 customers (2%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16, 2021 | 1,112(18.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 11, 2019 | 985(16.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 15, 2016 | 560(9.4%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jan 22, 2018 | 433(7.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 11, 2020 | 319(5.4%) | 1 | Ice storm |
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 Emmet County?
Electric companies with service territory in Emmet County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| City of Estherville - (IA) | Municipal | 3,426 | Not reporting | |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Cooperative | 59 | 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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Emmet County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Emmet County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Emmet County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Emmet County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, City of Estherville - (IA), Federated Rural Electric Assn provide electric service in Emmet County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Emmet County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16, 2021. It peaked at 1,112 customers without power (18.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Emmet County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 55 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 33 min of power per year, and on 6 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Emmet County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/emmet-county