Boyd County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Boyd County, Nebraska don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Boyd County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Boyd County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 25 significant power outages in Boyd County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 4, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 525 customers (39.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, close to the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 14th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 24 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Boyd County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 29, 2025) affected 263 customers (19.6%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 4, 2017 | 525(39.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 3–4, 2016 | 523(39%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 13–15, 2018 | 523(39%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 14–15, 2019 | 519(38.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 28–29, 2024 | 507(37.8%) | 2 | 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 Boyd County?
Electric companies with service territory in Boyd County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Niobrara Valley El Member Corp | Cooperative | 6,594 | Not reporting | |
| City of Spencer - (NE) | Municipal | 315 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 16 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Nebraska. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Boyd County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Boyd County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Boyd 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 Boyd County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Niobrara Valley El Member Corp, City of Spencer - (NE), WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Boyd County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Boyd County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 4, 2017. It peaked at 525 customers without power (39.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Boyd County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 25 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 24 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Boyd County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/boyd-county