Colfax County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Colfax 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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Colfax County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Colfax County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 20 significant power outages in Colfax County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–26, 2025) came when high winds left 317 customers (4.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 11 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 25th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 78% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in Colfax County has risen recently: about 2 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 21–22, 2025) affected 190 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–26, 2025 | 317(4.7%) | 8 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 14, 2019 | 312(4.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jan 22–23, 2018 | 310(4.5%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 17, 2025 | 305(4.5%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Nov 10–11, 2020 | 280(4.1%) | 2 | Ice storm |
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 Colfax County?
Electric companies with service territory in Colfax County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPD | Political Subdivision | 419,819 | Not reporting | |
| Loup River Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 21,863 | Not reporting | |
| Cornhusker Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 10,455 | 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 Schuyler - (NE) | Municipal | 2,832 | Not reporting | |
| Stanton County Public Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 2,767 | 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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Colfax County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Colfax County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Colfax 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 Colfax County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Loup River Public Power Dist, Cornhusker Public Power Dist, Burt County Public Power Dist and 3 others provide electric service in Colfax County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Colfax County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–26, 2025. It peaked at 317 customers without power (4.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Colfax County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 20 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 11 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Colfax County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/colfax-county