Scotts Bluff County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Scotts Bluff 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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Scotts Bluff County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Scotts Bluff County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 59 significant power outages in Scotts Bluff County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 17, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,741 customers (26.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 37 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 37th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Scotts Bluff County has risen recently: about 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 6, 2025) affected 552 customers (2.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 17, 2017 | 5,741(26.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 19, 2021 | 5,733(26.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 6–7, 2020 | 3,446(15.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 16, 2021 | 3,165(14.6%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Apr 23, 2022 | 3,089(14.2%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Scotts Bluff County?
Electric companies with service territory in Scotts Bluff County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| City of Gering - (NE) | Municipal | 5,023 | Not reporting | |
| Roosevelt Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,518 | Not reporting | |
| Chimney Rock Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,321 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mitchell - (NE) | Municipal | 1,150 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Morrill - (NE) | Municipal | 1,093 | Not reporting | |
| Wyrulec Company | Cooperative | 518 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Lyman - (NE) | Municipal | 238 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 16 | 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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Scotts Bluff County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Scotts Bluff County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, City of Gering - (NE), Roosevelt Public Power Dist, Chimney Rock Public Power Dist and 5 others provide electric service in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Scotts Bluff County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 17, 2017. It peaked at 5,741 customers without power (26.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Scotts Bluff County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 59 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 37 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Scotts Bluff County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/scotts-bluff-county