Niobrara County, WY Power Outages
Utilities serving Niobrara County, Wyoming 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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Niobrara County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Niobrara County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 19 significant power outages in Niobrara County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 18, 2019) came when hail and lightning left 683 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 803 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Wyoming average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 1st of 23 Wyoming counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 345 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 20, 2020) affected 106 customers (100%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 18, 2019 | 683(100%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Mar 22, 2019 | 398(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 4, 2019 | 398(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 6–8, 2019 | 328(100%) | 3 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Sep 12, 2019 | 327(100%) | 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 Niobrara County?
Electric companies with service territory in Niobrara County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,181 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Lusk - (WY) | Municipal | 1,087 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 6 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wyoming. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Niobrara County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Niobrara County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Niobrara 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 Niobrara County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc, Town of Lusk - (WY), WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Niobrara County, Wyoming.
What was the worst power outage in Niobrara County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 18, 2019. It peaked at 683 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Niobrara County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 19 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 803 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 345 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Niobrara County, WY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wyoming/niobrara-county