Knox County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Knox 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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Knox County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Knox County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 19 significant power outages in Knox County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–13, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,228 customers (15.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 48th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Knox County has risen recently: about 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Apr 13, 2025) affected 575 customers (7.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–13, 2022 | 1,228(15.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 2, 2016 | 707(8.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Aug 11, 2016 | 707(8.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 18, 2016 | 701(8.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 26, 2024 | 666(8.4%) | 1 | 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 Knox County?
Electric companies with service territory in Knox County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 8,370 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Public Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 6,980 | Not reporting | |
| Niobrara Valley El Member Corp | Cooperative | 6,594 | 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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Knox County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Knox County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Knox 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 Knox County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist, North Central Public Pwr Dist, Niobrara Valley El Member Corp provide electric service in Knox County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Knox County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–13, 2022. It peaked at 1,228 customers without power (15.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Knox County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 19 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Knox County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/knox-county