Thayer County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Thayer 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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Thayer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Thayer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Thayer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19–24, 2025) came when high winds left 2,230 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 23 min of power per year, more than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 2nd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 99 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Thayer County has risen recently: about 28 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 6, 2025) affected 58 customers (4.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19–24, 2025 | 2,230(100%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 10–14, 2025 | 2,189(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 30, 2022 | 1,081(80.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 19–20, 2023 | 919(68.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Oct 6–7, 2025 | 911(67.7%) | 2 | 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 Thayer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Thayer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 29,031 | Not reporting | |
| South Central Public Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 8,626 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fairbury | Municipal | 3,195 | Not reporting | |
| City of Deshler - (NE) | Municipal | 514 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Davenport - (NE) | Municipal | 225 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Chester - (NE) | Municipal | 193 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hubbell- (NE) | Municipal | 53 | 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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Thayer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Thayer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Thayer 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 Thayer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Norris Public Power District, South Central Public Pwr Dist, City of Fairbury, City of Deshler - (NE) and 3 others provide electric service in Thayer County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Thayer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19–24, 2025. It peaked at 2,230 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 Thayer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 99 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Thayer County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/thayer-county