Brown County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Brown 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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Brown County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brown County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 28 significant power outages in Brown County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 28–29, 2017) left 1,465 customers (40.6% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 50th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 30, 2025) affected 441 customers (12.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 28–29, 2017 | 1,465(40.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 7, 2017 | 1,152(32%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 13, 2017 | 708(19.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 24, 2024 | 706(19.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 30, 2025 | 441(12.2%) | 1 | 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 Brown County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brown County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Custer Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 11,205 | Not reporting | |
| KBR Rural Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 5,002 | 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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Brown County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brown County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brown 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 Brown County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Custer Public Power District, KBR Rural Public Power District provide electric service in Brown County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Brown County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 28–29, 2017. It peaked at 1,465 customers without power (40.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Brown County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 28 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brown County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/brown-county