Pierce County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Pierce 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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Pierce County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pierce County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 24 significant power outages in Pierce County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11, 2021) left 2,054 customers (64.2% 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 1 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 28th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 55% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pierce County has fallen recently: about 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 5, 2025) affected 80 customers (2.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11, 2021 | 2,054(64.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 16, 2021 | 995(31.1%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | May 8, 2025 | 866(27.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 10, 2022 | 481(15%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Jun 24, 2021 | 457(14.3%) | 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 Pierce County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pierce County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Elkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 10,330 | Not reporting | |
| Northeast Power | Political Subdivision | 8,717 | Not reporting | |
| Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 8,370 | Not reporting | |
| North Central Public Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 6,980 | Not reporting | |
| City of Pierce - (NE) | Municipal | 1,245 | Not reporting | |
| City of Randolph - (NE) | Municipal | 553 | 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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Pierce County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pierce County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pierce 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 Pierce County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Elkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist, Northeast Power, Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist and 3 others provide electric service in Pierce County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Pierce County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11, 2021. It peaked at 2,054 customers without power (64.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Pierce County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 24 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pierce County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/pierce-county