Thurston County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Thurston 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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Thurston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Thurston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 15 significant power outages in Thurston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 30, 2021) came when flooding left 926 customers (28.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 min of power per year, less than the Nebraska average of 3 hr 37 min. That ranks 52nd of 78 Nebraska counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 5 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 15–17, 2025) affected 341 customers (10.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30, 2021 | 926(28.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 28, 2016 | 531(16.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 19, 2019 | 341(10.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 15–17, 2025 | 341(10.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 7, 2021 | 252(7.8%) | 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 Thurston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Thurston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 95,148 | Not reporting | |
| Northeast Power | Political Subdivision | 8,717 | Not reporting | |
| Burt County Public Power Dist | Political Subdivision | 4,314 | Not reporting | |
| Cuming County Public Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 3,929 | Not reporting | |
| City of Pender - (NE) | Municipal | 663 | Not reporting | |
| City of Emerson - (NE) | Municipal | 424 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Walthill - (NE) | Municipal | 314 | 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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Thurston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Thurston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Thurston 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 Thurston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Nebraska Public Power District, Northeast Power, Burt County Public Power Dist, Cuming County Public Pwr Dist and 3 others provide electric service in Thurston County, Nebraska.
What was the worst power outage in Thurston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 30, 2021. It peaked at 926 customers without power (28.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Thurston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 15 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 min of power per year, and on 5 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Thurston County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/thurston-county