Gage County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Gage 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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Gage County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gage County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 95 significant power outages in Gage County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–17, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,040 customers (24% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 18th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gage County has risen recently: about 2 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 5, 2025) affected 687 customers (8.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 2,040(24%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 17–20, 2025 | 1,996(23.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 15, 2023 | 1,470(17.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 3–5, 2023 | 1,310(15.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 13, 2024 | 1,217(14.3%) | 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 Gage County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gage County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Norris Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 29,031 | Not reporting | |
| City of Beatrice - (NE) | Municipal | 6,978 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fairbury | Municipal | 3,195 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wymore - (NE) | Municipal | 910 | 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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Gage County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gage County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gage 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 Gage County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Norris Public Power District, City of Beatrice - (NE), City of Fairbury and 1 others provide electric service in Gage County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Gage County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–17, 2021. It peaked at 2,040 customers without power (24% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Gage County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 95 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gage County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/gage-county