Franklin County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Franklin County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Franklin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Franklin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 189 significant power outages in Franklin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–17, 2021) came when tornadoes left 3,537 customers (76.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 59 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 22nd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Franklin County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 60 customers (1.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 3,537(76.3%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 11–12, 2025 | 1,813(39.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 21–24, 2024 | 1,391(30%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2025 | 1,045(22.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 17–18, 2025 | 1,018(22%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
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 Franklin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Franklin 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 | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | 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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Franklin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Franklin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Franklin County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Franklin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, Butler County Rural Elec Coop - (IA) and 2 others provide electric service in Franklin County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–17, 2021. It peaked at 3,537 customers without power (76.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Franklin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Franklin County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/franklin-county