Cherry County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Cherry 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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Cherry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cherry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 40 significant power outages in Cherry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 24, 2024) left 1,155 customers (28.6% 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 1 hr 25 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 22nd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cherry County has risen recently: about 2 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 4–5, 2025) affected 178 customers (4.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 24, 2024 | 1,155(28.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 3, 2024 | 1,152(28.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 24, 2024 | 955(23.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 3, 2021 | 695(17.2%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Feb 19, 2022 | 518(12.8%) | 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 Cherry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cherry 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 | |
| Panhandle Rural El Member Assn | Cooperative | 3,811 | Not reporting | |
| Northwest Rural Pub Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,487 | Not reporting | |
| City of Valentine - (NE) | Municipal | 2,189 | Not reporting | |
| Cherry-Todd Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,122 | Not reporting | |
| LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 257 | 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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Cherry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cherry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cherry 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 Cherry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Custer Public Power District, KBR Rural Public Power District, Panhandle Rural El Member Assn and 4 others provide electric service in Cherry County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Cherry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 24, 2024. It peaked at 1,155 customers without power (28.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Cherry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 40 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cherry County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/cherry-county