Richardson County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Richardson 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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Richardson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richardson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 108 significant power outages in Richardson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–18, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,696 customers (32.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 41 min of power per year, close to the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 11th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Richardson County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 29, 2025) affected 343 customers (6.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 1,696(32.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 14–15, 2025 | 1,431(27.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 15–16, 2024 | 1,414(27.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 22–25, 2019 | 1,297(25.1%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 17, 2018 | 1,215(23.5%) | 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 Richardson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Richardson 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 | |
| Auburn Board of Public Works | Municipal | 2,638 | Not reporting | |
| City of Falls City - (NE) | Municipal | 2,616 | 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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Richardson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richardson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richardson 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 Richardson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, Auburn Board of Public Works, City of Falls City - (NE) provide electric service in Richardson County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Richardson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–18, 2021. It peaked at 1,696 customers without power (32.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Richardson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 108 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richardson County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/richardson-county