Perkins County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Perkins 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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Perkins County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Perkins County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 22 significant power outages in Perkins County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 11, 2018) came when a winter storm left 436 customers (25.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 43rd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Perkins County has fallen recently: about 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 5, 2025) affected 86 customers (5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 11, 2018 | 436(25.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 8, 2020 | 293(17%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 19, 2020 | 290(16.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 12, 2016 | 287(16.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 8, 2020 | 161(9.3%) | 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 Perkins County?
Electric companies with service territory in Perkins County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Electric Member Corp - (NE) | Cooperative | 6,846 | Not reporting | |
| Highline Electric Assn | Cooperative | 2,000 | Not reporting | |
| City of Grant - (NE) | Municipal | 806 | 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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Perkins County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Perkins County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Perkins 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 Perkins County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Midwest Electric Member Corp - (NE), Highline Electric Assn, City of Grant - (NE) provide electric service in Perkins County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Perkins County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 11, 2018. It peaked at 436 customers without power (25.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Perkins County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 22 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Perkins County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/perkins-county