Dawson County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Dawson 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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Dawson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dawson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 36 significant power outages in Dawson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 5, 2022) came when an ice storm left 3,573 customers (29.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 34 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 39th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% 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 Dawson County has held roughly steady recently: about 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 27, 2024) affected 166 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 5, 2022 | 3,573(29.7%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Sep 29, 2023 | 2,391(19.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 22, 2017 | 2,166(18%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 15, 2015 | 2,031(16.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 12, 2021 | 1,774(14.7%) | 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 Dawson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dawson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 28,407 | Not reporting | |
| Dawson Power District | Political Subdivision | 24,191 | Not reporting | |
| Custer Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 11,205 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lexington - (NE) | Municipal | 4,698 | Not reporting | |
| Cozad Board of Public Works | Municipal | 2,529 | Not reporting | |
| City of Gothenburg - (NE) | Municipal | 2,182 | 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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Dawson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dawson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dawson 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 Dawson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern Public Power District, Dawson Power District, Custer Public Power District, City of Lexington - (NE) and 2 others provide electric service in Dawson County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Dawson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 5, 2022. It peaked at 3,573 customers without power (29.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Dawson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 36 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 34 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dawson County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/dawson-county