Lancaster County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Lancaster 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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Lancaster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lancaster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 3 significant power outages in Lancaster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–21, 2025) came when high winds left 5,695 customers (3.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 44th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 53% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in Lancaster County has risen recently: about 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 9, 2025) affected 2,608 customers (1.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–21, 2025 | 5,695(3.5%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2024 | 3,194(1.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 9, 2025 | 2,608(1.6%) | 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 Lancaster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lancaster County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPD | Political Subdivision | 419,819 | Not reporting | |
| Lincoln Electric System (LES) | Municipal | 155,120 | Not reporting | |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Norris Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 29,031 | Not reporting | |
| City of Nebraska City - (NE) | Municipal | 5,892 | 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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Lancaster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lancaster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Lincoln Electric System, Nebraska Public Power District, Norris Public Power District and 1 others provide electric service in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Lancaster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–21, 2025. It peaked at 5,695 customers without power (3.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 3 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lancaster County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/lancaster-county