Plymouth County, IA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Plymouth County, Iowa by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Plymouth County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Plymouth County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 151 significant power outages in Plymouth County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 18–19, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,232 customers (26% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 58 min of power per year, less than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 80th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Plymouth County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 99 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18–19, 2016 | 2,232(26%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 29, 2025 | 2,099(24.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2024 | 1,462(17%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 1,387(16.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 19–20, 2025 | 1,127(13.1%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Plymouth County?
Electric companies with service territory in Plymouth County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 750,247 | Reporting | |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Cooperative | 13,283 | Not reporting | |
| North West Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,461 | Not reporting | |
| Woodbury County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 3,468 | Not reporting | |
| City of Remsen - (IA) | Municipal | 877 | Not reporting | |
| City of Akron - (IA) | Municipal | 836 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hinton | Municipal | 420 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Westfield - (IA) | Municipal | 80 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | — | 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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Plymouth County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Plymouth County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Plymouth County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Plymouth County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, North West Rural Electric Coop, Woodbury County Rural E C A and 5 others provide electric service in Plymouth County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Plymouth County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 18–19, 2016. It peaked at 2,232 customers without power (26% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Plymouth County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 151 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Plymouth County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/plymouth-county