Dixon County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Dixon 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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Dixon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dixon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 13 significant power outages in Dixon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 16, 2014) came when a winter storm left 627 customers (58.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 40 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 36th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dixon County has fallen recently: about 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 2, 2024) affected 418 customers (38.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 16, 2014 | 627(58.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 18, 2016 | 627(58.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 21, 2016 | 627(58.4%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jan 22, 2018 | 624(58.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 24, 2020 | 624(58.1%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Dixon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dixon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Power | Political Subdivision | 8,717 | Not reporting | |
| Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 8,370 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wakefield - (NE) | Municipal | 795 | Not reporting | |
| City of Emerson - (NE) | Municipal | 424 | 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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Dixon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dixon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dixon 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 Dixon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northeast Power, Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist, City of Wakefield - (NE), City of Emerson - (NE) provide electric service in Dixon County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Dixon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 16, 2014. It peaked at 627 customers without power (58.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Dixon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 13 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 40 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dixon County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/dixon-county