Red Willow County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Red Willow 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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Red Willow County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Red Willow 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 Red Willow County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 19, 2024) left 4,546 customers (50.6% 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 21 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 46th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Red Willow County has fallen recently: about 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 19, 2024 | 4,546(50.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 10, 2021 | 2,067(23%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 7–11, 2020 | 2,065(23%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 15, 2021 | 1,255(14%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 1, 2021 | 1,248(13.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Red Willow County?
Electric companies with service territory in Red Willow County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Twin Valleys Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 6,761 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 6,488 | Not reporting | |
| McCook Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 5,120 | Not reporting | |
| City of Indianola - (NE) | Municipal | 356 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Bartley - (NE) | Municipal | 207 | 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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Red Willow County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Red Willow County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Red Willow 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 Red Willow County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Twin Valleys Public Power Dist, Southwest Public Power Dist, McCook Public Power District and 2 others provide electric service in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Red Willow County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 19, 2024. It peaked at 4,546 customers without power (50.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Red Willow County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 22 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Red Willow County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/red-willow-county