Kearney County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Kearney 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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Kearney County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kearney County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 2 significant power outages in Kearney County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 20–21, 2020) came when high winds left 324 customers (10.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 53rd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 55% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 2 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20–21, 2020) affected 137 customers (4.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 20–21, 2020 | 324(10.4%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 20–21, 2020 | 137(4.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Kearney County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kearney County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 28,407 | Not reporting | |
| City of Minden - (NE) | Municipal | 1,664 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Wilcox - (NE) | Municipal | 222 | 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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Kearney County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kearney County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kearney 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 Kearney County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern Public Power District, City of Minden - (NE), Village of Wilcox - (NE) provide electric service in Kearney County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Kearney County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 20–21, 2020. It peaked at 324 customers without power (10.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Kearney County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 2 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 min of power per year, and on 2 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kearney County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/kearney-county