Lincoln County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Lincoln 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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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 960 customers (4.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 63rd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 8, 2022) affected 905 customers (3.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16, 2021 | 960(4.1%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jun 8, 2022 | 905(3.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 7, 2020 | 901(3.8%) | 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 Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Dawson Power District | Political Subdivision | 24,191 | Not reporting | |
| City of North Platte | Municipal | 14,295 | Not reporting | |
| Custer Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 11,205 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Electric Member Corp - (NE) | Cooperative | 6,846 | Not reporting | |
| McCook Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 5,120 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Nebraska. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Lincoln County
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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Dawson Power District, City of North Platte, Custer Public Power District and 2 others provide electric service in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16, 2021. It peaked at 960 customers without power (4.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 3 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 min of power per year.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lincoln County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/lincoln-county