Fremont County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Fremont County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Fremont County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fremont County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 132 significant power outages in Fremont County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 29, 2022) came when a winter storm left 3,098 customers (72.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 47 min of power per year, close to the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 35th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fremont County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 27, 2025) affected 53 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 29, 2022 | 3,098(72.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 14, 2022 | 2,750(64.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 25, 2021 | 2,320(54.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 4, 2021 | 2,311(53.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 12, 2019 | 1,992(46.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Fremont County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fremont County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Cooperative | 6,094 | Not reporting | |
| Atchison-Holt Electric Coop | Cooperative | 1,209 | 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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Fremont County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fremont County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fremont County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Fremont County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop, Atchison-Holt Electric Coop provide electric service in Fremont County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Fremont County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 29, 2022. It peaked at 3,098 customers without power (72.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Fremont County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 132 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fremont County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/fremont-county