Humboldt County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Humboldt County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Humboldt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Humboldt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Humboldt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 24–25, 2016) came when a winter storm left 5,243 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 53rd of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% 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 Humboldt County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 50 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 24–25, 2016 | 5,243(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 24–25, 2017 | 3,544(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 25–26, 2025 | 2,872(81.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Dec 16–18, 2021 | 2,848(81.2%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Apr 18, 2020 | 2,281(65%) | 1 | Winter 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 Humboldt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Humboldt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| Prairie Energy Coop | Cooperative | 4,310 | Not reporting | |
| City of West Bend - (IA) | Municipal | 617 | Not reporting | |
| City of Renwick - (IA) | Municipal | 279 | Not reporting | |
| City of Livermore- (IA) | Municipal | 220 | Not reporting | |
| Boone Valley Electric Coop | Cooperative | 96 | 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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Humboldt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Humboldt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Humboldt County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Humboldt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Midland Power Coop, Prairie Energy Coop, City of West Bend - (IA) and 3 others provide electric service in Humboldt County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Humboldt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 24–25, 2016. It peaked at 5,243 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Humboldt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Humboldt County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/humboldt-county