Furnas County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Furnas 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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Furnas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Furnas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 16 significant power outages in Furnas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 27, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 511 customers (15.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 55th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% 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.
The most recent significant outage on record (Apr 18, 2024) affected 203 customers (6.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 27, 2016 | 511(15.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 4, 2016 | 511(15.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 27, 2016 | 510(15.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | May 16–18, 2016 | 510(15.9%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 30, 2017 | 478(14.9%) | 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 Furnas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Furnas County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Valleys Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 6,761 | Not reporting | |
| City of Arapahoe - (NE) | Municipal | 697 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cambridge - (NE) | Municipal | 617 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Oxford - (NE) | Municipal | 520 | Not reporting | |
| City of Beaver City - (NE) | Municipal | 441 | 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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Furnas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Furnas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Furnas 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 Furnas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Twin Valleys Public Power Dist, City of Arapahoe - (NE), City of Cambridge - (NE), Village of Oxford - (NE) and 1 others provide electric service in Furnas County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Furnas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 27, 2016. It peaked at 511 customers without power (15.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Furnas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 16 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Furnas County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/furnas-county