Otoe County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Otoe 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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Otoe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Otoe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 71 significant power outages in Otoe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–21, 2025) came when high winds left 1,028 customers (10.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 23rd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 4 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Otoe County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 21–22, 2025) affected 98 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–21, 2025 | 1,028(10.7%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 15–20, 2021 | 1,022(10.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 5, 2025 | 493(5.1%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 19, 2019 | 459(4.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 12, 2020 | 449(4.7%) | 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 Otoe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Otoe 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 | |
| City of Syracuse - (NE) | Municipal | 1,293 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Talmage - (NE) | Municipal | 168 | 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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Otoe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Otoe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Otoe 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 Otoe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, City of Nebraska City - (NE), City of Syracuse - (NE) and 1 others provide electric service in Otoe County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Otoe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–21, 2025. It peaked at 1,028 customers without power (10.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Otoe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 71 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 4 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Otoe County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/otoe-county