Fayette County, IA Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Fayette County, Iowa share live outage data (MiEnergy Cooperative), and none of them report outages here right now. Interstate Power and Light Co and Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Fayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 190 significant power outages in Fayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,539 customers (63.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 43rd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 78 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fayette County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 6, 2025) affected 535 customers (6.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2019 | 5,539(63.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 24, 2017 | 3,983(45.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Aug 24–25, 2021 | 3,011(34.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 12, 2016 | 2,816(32.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 26, 2016 | 2,730(31.3%) | 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 Fayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fayette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Cooperative | 7,311 | Reporting | |
| Butler County Rural Elec Coop - (IA) | Cooperative | 5,110 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fairbank - (IA) | Municipal | 590 | 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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Fayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fayette 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 Fayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop, MiEnergy Cooperative and 2 others provide electric service in Fayette County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2019. It peaked at 5,539 customers without power (63.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Fayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 190 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 78 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fayette County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/fayette-county