Rock County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Rock 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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Rock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 12 significant power outages in Rock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 30, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 568 customers (41.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 47th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rock County has fallen recently: about 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 24, 2025) affected 527 customers (38.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 30, 2016 | 568(41.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 15, 2016 | 567(41.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 13–14, 2018 | 566(41.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 23, 2018 | 566(41.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Mar 29, 2017 | 565(41.1%) | 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 Rock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rock County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| KBR Rural Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 5,002 | 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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Rock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rock 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 Rock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, KBR Rural Public Power District provide electric service in Rock County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Rock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 30, 2016. It peaked at 568 customers without power (41.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Rock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 12 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rock County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/rock-county