Johnson County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Johnson 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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Johnson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Johnson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 115 significant power outages in Johnson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–17, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 819 customers (36.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 28 min of power per year, close to the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 12th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Johnson County has risen recently: about 3 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29, 2025) affected 88 customers (3.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 819(36.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 21–22, 2025 | 759(33.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Nov 29, 2022 | 646(28.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 17–18, 2017 | 531(23.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 14–15, 2025 | 526(23.5%) | 2 | 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 Johnson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Johnson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPD | Political Subdivision | 419,819 | Not reporting | |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Auburn Board of Public Works | Municipal | 2,638 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tecumseh - (NE) | Municipal | 1,043 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Elk Creek - (NE) | Municipal | — | 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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Johnson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Johnson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Johnson 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 Johnson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, Auburn Board of Public Works, City of Tecumseh - (NE) and 1 others provide electric service in Johnson County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Johnson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–17, 2021. It peaked at 819 customers without power (36.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Johnson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 115 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Johnson County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/johnson-county