Sioux County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Sioux 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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Sioux County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sioux County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 47 significant power outages in Sioux County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 16, 2024) came when flooding left 2,936 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 39 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 1st of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 139 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sioux County has risen recently: about 63 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 7, 2025) affected 240 customers (100%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16, 2024 | 2,936(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 20–22, 2024 | 2,049(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 18–19, 2025 | 1,274(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 9, 2024 | 1,173(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 14, 2021 | 570(100%) | 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 Sioux County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sioux 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 | |
| Roosevelt Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,518 | Not reporting | |
| Northwest Rural Pub Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,487 | Not reporting | |
| Chimney Rock Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,321 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Morrill - (NE) | Municipal | 1,093 | Not reporting | |
| Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 919 | Not reporting | |
| Wyrulec Company | Cooperative | 518 | 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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Sioux County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sioux County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sioux 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 Sioux County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Panhandle Rural El Member Assn, Roosevelt Public Power Dist, Northwest Rural Pub Pwr Dist and 5 others provide electric service in Sioux County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Sioux County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 16, 2024. It peaked at 2,936 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Sioux County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 47 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 39 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 139 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sioux County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/sioux-county