Cedar County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Cedar 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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Cedar County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cedar County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 14 significant power outages in Cedar County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 940 customers (17.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 54th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Mar 15, 2025) affected 458 customers (8.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16, 2021 | 940(17.5%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | May 21, 2024 | 929(17.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Oct 11, 2016 | 920(17.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 12–13, 2022 | 500(9.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 2, 2024 | 484(9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Cedar County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cedar County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 8,370 | Not reporting | |
| City of Laurel - (NE) | Municipal | 593 | Not reporting | |
| City of Randolph - (NE) | Municipal | 553 | 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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Cedar County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cedar County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cedar 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 Cedar County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist, City of Laurel - (NE), City of Randolph - (NE) and 1 others provide electric service in Cedar County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Cedar County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16, 2021. It peaked at 940 customers without power (17.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Cedar County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 14 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cedar County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/cedar-county