Dakota County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Dakota 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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Dakota County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dakota County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 43 significant power outages in Dakota County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 17, 2023) left 7,702 customers (45.2% 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 55 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 32nd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dakota County has risen recently: about 1 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 6, 2025) affected 2,674 customers (15.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 17, 2023 | 7,702(45.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 26, 2024 | 3,505(20.6%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Mar 13–14, 2022 | 3,498(20.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 24–26, 2024 | 3,049(17.9%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Dec 27, 2018 | 2,850(16.7%) | 1 | Winter 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 Dakota County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dakota County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Northeast Power | Political Subdivision | 8,717 | Not reporting | |
| City of South Sioux City | Municipal | 6,389 | Not reporting | |
| City of Emerson - (NE) | Municipal | 424 | 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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Dakota County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dakota County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dakota 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 Dakota County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Northeast Power, City of South Sioux City, City of Emerson - (NE) and 1 others provide electric service in Dakota County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Dakota County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 17, 2023. It peaked at 7,702 customers without power (45.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Dakota County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 43 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 55 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dakota County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/dakota-county