Dawes County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Dawes 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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Dawes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dawes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 45 significant power outages in Dawes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 9, 2017) left 2,891 customers (52% 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 6 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 26th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dawes County has risen recently: about 1 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11, 2025) affected 70 customers (1.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 9, 2017 | 2,891(52%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 29, 2017 | 2,885(51.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 18, 2017 | 2,858(51.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 27–28, 2017 | 2,857(51.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 10, 2017 | 2,855(51.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Dawes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dawes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Northwest Rural Pub Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,487 | Not reporting | |
| Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 919 | 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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Dawes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dawes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dawes 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 Dawes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Northwest Rural Pub Pwr Dist, Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Dawes County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Dawes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 9, 2017. It peaked at 2,891 customers without power (52% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Dawes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 45 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dawes County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/dawes-county