Buffalo County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Buffalo 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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Buffalo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buffalo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 68 significant power outages in Buffalo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 16–17, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,346 customers (23.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 44 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 35th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buffalo County has fallen recently: about 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 15, 2025) affected 2,861 customers (8.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16–17, 2017 | 8,346(23.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 9–10, 2021 | 4,455(12.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 19, 2025 | 4,175(11.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 13, 2022 | 4,145(11.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 4–6, 2025 | 2,957(8.4%) | 3 | 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 Buffalo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Buffalo County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 28,407 | Not reporting | |
| Dawson Power District | Political Subdivision | 24,191 | Not reporting | |
| Custer Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 11,205 | 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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Buffalo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buffalo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buffalo 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 Buffalo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Southern Public Power District, Dawson Power District, Custer Public Power District provide electric service in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Buffalo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 16–17, 2017. It peaked at 8,346 customers without power (23.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Buffalo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 68 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 44 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buffalo County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/buffalo-county