Saunders County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Saunders 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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Saunders County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Saunders County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 175 significant power outages in Saunders County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–30, 2025) came when high winds left 8,074 customers (77.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 4th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Saunders County has risen recently: about 21 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 256 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–30, 2025 | 8,074(77.6%) | 12 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 9–11, 2025 | 5,727(55.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 31 – Aug 7, 2024 | 3,880(37.3%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 8, 2021 | 3,195(30.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 22–26, 2018 | 2,902(27.9%) | 5 | 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 Saunders County?
Electric companies with service territory in Saunders County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPD | Political Subdivision | 419,819 | Not reporting | |
| Butler Public Power District - (NE) | Political Subdivision | 6,630 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wahoo - (NE) | Municipal | 2,722 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Prague - (NE) | Municipal | 201 | 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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Saunders County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Saunders County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Saunders 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 Saunders County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Omaha Public Power District, Butler Public Power District - (NE), City of Wahoo - (NE), Village of Prague - (NE) provide electric service in Saunders County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Saunders County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–30, 2025. It peaked at 8,074 customers without power (77.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Saunders County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 175 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Saunders County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/saunders-county