Custer County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Custer 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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Current outages
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Custer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Custer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 1 significant power outage in Custer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 24, 2020) left 117 customers (1.1% 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 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 66th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 86% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 24, 2020 | 117(1.1%) | 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 Custer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Custer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Power District | Political Subdivision | 24,191 | Not reporting | |
| Custer Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 11,205 | Not reporting | |
| Loup Valleys Rural P P D | Political Subdivision | 5,965 | Not reporting | |
| City of Broken Bow - (NE) | Municipal | 2,814 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Arnold - (NE) | Municipal | 504 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Callaway - (NE) | Municipal | 463 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sargent - (NE) | Municipal | 386 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ansley - (NE) | Municipal | 345 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Nebraska. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Custer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Custer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Custer 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 Custer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dawson Power District, Custer Public Power District, Loup Valleys Rural P P D, City of Broken Bow - (NE) and 4 others provide electric service in Custer County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Custer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 24, 2020. It peaked at 117 customers without power (1.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Custer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 1 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 min of power per year.
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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. "Custer County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/custer-county