Pawnee County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Pawnee 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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Current outages
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Pawnee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pawnee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 83 significant power outages in Pawnee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–18, 2021) came when tornadoes left 1,936 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr of power per year, more than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 10th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pawnee County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 5, 2025) affected 62 customers (4.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 1,936(100%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 10, 2020 | 1,610(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 20, 2017 | 1,127(88.7%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jan 21, 2018 | 1,098(86.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 2, 2025 | 677(53.3%) | 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 Pawnee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pawnee 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 |
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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Pawnee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pawnee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pawnee 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 Pawnee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District provide electric service in Pawnee County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Pawnee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–18, 2021. It peaked at 1,936 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Pawnee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 83 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pawnee County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/pawnee-county