Seward County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Seward 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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Seward County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Seward County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 142 significant power outages in Seward County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 18–26, 2025) came when high winds left 5,874 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 5th of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 61% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Seward County has risen recently: about 25 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 1, 2025) affected 87 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 18–26, 2025 | 5,874(100%) | 9 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 9–14, 2025 | 4,353(75%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 1–2, 2025 | 3,054(52.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 16, 2023 | 1,944(33.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 15–17, 2022 | 1,714(29.5%) | 3 | 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 Seward County?
Electric companies with service territory in Seward County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Norris Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 29,031 | Not reporting | |
| Perennial Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 7,845 | Not reporting | |
| City of Seward - (NE) | Municipal | 3,666 | 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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Seward County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Seward County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Seward 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 Seward County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Norris Public Power District, Perennial Public Power Dist, City of Seward - (NE) provide electric service in Seward County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Seward County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 18–26, 2025. It peaked at 5,874 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Seward County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 142 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Seward County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/seward-county