Nemaha County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Nemaha 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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Nemaha County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Nemaha County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Nemaha County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–18, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 707 customers (25.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 6 min of power per year, close to the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 15th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Nemaha County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 21–22, 2025) affected 125 customers (4.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 707(25.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 19, 2020 | 537(19.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 24, 2016 | 396(14.5%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Mar 14–15, 2025 | 376(13.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 24, 2021 | 374(13.7%) | 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 Nemaha County?
Electric companies with service territory in Nemaha County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPD | Political Subdivision | 419,819 | Not reporting | |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| City of Nebraska City - (NE) | Municipal | 5,892 | Not reporting | |
| Auburn Board of Public Works | Municipal | 2,638 | 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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Nemaha County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Nemaha County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Nemaha 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 Nemaha County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, City of Nebraska City - (NE), Auburn Board of Public Works provide electric service in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Nemaha County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–18, 2021. It peaked at 707 customers without power (25.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Nemaha County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Nemaha County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/nemaha-county