Cass County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Cass 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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Cass County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cass County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 182 significant power outages in Cass County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–21, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,415 customers (76% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 7th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 100 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cass County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 385 customers (3.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–21, 2017 | 9,415(76%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 15–20, 2021 | 6,971(56.3%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 15–16, 2022 | 5,686(45.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 31 – Aug 5, 2024 | 4,978(40.2%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 24–25, 2021 | 4,878(39.4%) | 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 Cass County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cass 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 | |
| Village of Greenwood - (NE) | Municipal | 360 | 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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Cass County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cass County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cass 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 Cass County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, Village of Greenwood - (NE) provide electric service in Cass County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Cass County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–21, 2017. It peaked at 9,415 customers without power (76% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cass County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 182 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 100 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. "Cass County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/cass-county