Sheridan County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Sheridan 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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Sheridan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sheridan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 75 significant power outages in Sheridan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 19–20, 2017) left 2,590 customers (84.6% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 52 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 33rd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sheridan County has fallen recently: about 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11, 2025) affected 322 customers (10.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 19–20, 2017 | 2,590(84.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 16, 2020 | 1,164(38%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 27, 2017 | 1,119(36.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 14, 2019 | 1,023(33.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 30, 2015 | 932(30.4%) | 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 Sheridan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sheridan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Panhandle Rural El Member Assn | Cooperative | 3,811 | Not reporting | |
| Northwest Rural Pub Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,487 | 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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Sheridan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sheridan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sheridan 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 Sheridan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Panhandle Rural El Member Assn, Northwest Rural Pub Pwr Dist provide electric service in Sheridan County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Sheridan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 19–20, 2017. It peaked at 2,590 customers without power (84.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Sheridan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 75 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 52 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sheridan County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/sheridan-county