Keith County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Keith 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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Keith County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Keith County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 43 significant power outages in Keith County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 13–14, 2018) came when a winter storm left 2,819 customers (36.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 59 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 29th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Keith County has fallen recently: about 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 5, 2025) affected 130 customers (1.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13–14, 2018 | 2,819(36.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 16, 2021 | 2,411(31.5%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Jan 14, 2020 | 2,381(31.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 2–3, 2023 | 2,355(30.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 8, 2020 | 1,195(15.6%) | 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 Keith County?
Electric companies with service territory in Keith County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Electric Member Corp - (NE) | Cooperative | 6,846 | Not reporting | |
| Wheat Belt Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 5,065 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 16 | 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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Keith County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Keith County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Keith 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 Keith County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Midwest Electric Member Corp - (NE), Wheat Belt Public Power Dist, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Keith County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Keith County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 13–14, 2018. It peaked at 2,819 customers without power (36.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Keith County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 43 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 59 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Keith County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/keith-county