Phelps County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Phelps 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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Phelps County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Phelps County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 2 significant power outages in Phelps County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 20, 2020) left 137 customers (2.2% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 58th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 65% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20, 2020 | 137(2.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 24, 2020 | 117(1.9%) | 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 Phelps County?
Electric companies with service territory in Phelps County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 28,407 | Not reporting | |
| Twin Valleys Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 6,761 | Not reporting | |
| City of Holdrege | Municipal | 3,759 | 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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Phelps County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Phelps County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Phelps 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 Phelps County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern Public Power District, Twin Valleys Public Power Dist, City of Holdrege provide electric service in Phelps County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Phelps County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 20, 2020. It peaked at 137 customers without power (2.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Phelps County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 2 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Phelps County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/phelps-county