Burt County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Burt 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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Burt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Burt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 36 significant power outages in Burt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–22, 2025) came when high winds left 1,846 customers (51.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 16th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% 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 Burt County has risen recently: about 4 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 301 customers (8.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–22, 2025 | 1,846(51.7%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Feb 16, 2021 | 1,835(51.3%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Jan 22, 2018 | 1,032(28.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 26, 2022 | 1,032(28.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 6, 2016 | 1,029(28.8%) | 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 Burt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Burt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPD | Political Subdivision | 419,819 | Not reporting | |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Burt County Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 4,314 | Not reporting | |
| Cuming County Public Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,929 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lyons - (NE) | Municipal | 573 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Decatur - (NE) | Municipal | 356 | 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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Burt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Burt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Burt 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 Burt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, Burt County Public Power Dist, Cuming County Public Pwr Dist and 2 others provide electric service in Burt County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Burt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–22, 2025. It peaked at 1,846 customers without power (51.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Burt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 36 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 24 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Burt County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/burt-county