Saline County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Saline 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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Saline County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Saline County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 88 significant power outages in Saline County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–26, 2025) came when high winds left 2,753 customers (62.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 8th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Saline County has risen recently: about 10 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–31, 2025) affected 158 customers (3.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–26, 2025 | 2,753(62.5%) | 8 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 9–11, 2025 | 1,596(36.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 1,238(28.1%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 29–31, 2025 | 1,041(23.6%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Aug 22–23, 2025 | 862(19.6%) | 2 | 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 Saline County?
Electric companies with service territory in Saline County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 29,031 | Not reporting | |
| City of Crete - (NE) | Municipal | 3,913 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wilber - (NE) | Municipal | 1,035 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Dorchester - (NE) | Municipal | 352 | 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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Saline County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Saline County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Saline 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 Saline County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Norris Public Power District, City of Crete - (NE), City of Wilber - (NE), Village of Dorchester - (NE) provide electric service in Saline County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Saline County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–26, 2025. It peaked at 2,753 customers without power (62.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Saline County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 88 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Saline County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/saline-county