Garden County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Garden 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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Garden County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Garden County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 47 significant power outages in Garden County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 3, 2015) came when a winter storm left 1,392 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 57 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 20th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Garden County has risen recently: about 2 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 2, 2025) affected 700 customers (50.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3, 2015 | 1,392(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 29, 2017 | 1,004(72.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 10, 2019 | 1,002(72%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 27, 2020 | 1,002(72%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 14, 2023 | 904(64.9%) | 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 Garden County?
Electric companies with service territory in Garden County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Wheat Belt Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 5,065 | Not reporting | |
| Panhandle Rural El Member Assn | Cooperative | 3,811 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Nebraska. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Garden County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Garden County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Garden 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 Garden County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Wheat Belt Public Power Dist, Panhandle Rural El Member Assn provide electric service in Garden County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Garden County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 3, 2015. It peaked at 1,392 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Garden County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 47 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Garden County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/garden-county