Power Outage in Gering, NE
Last report: March 17, 2025
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Gering
To report a power outage in Gering, Nebraska, located in Scotts Bluff County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
City of Gering Electric Department
Nebraska Public Power District
Roosevelt Public Power Dist
Chimney Rock Public Power Dist
Wyrulec Company
Western Area Power Administration
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 69341.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Scotts Bluff County
Tornado. A tornado tracked approximately 1 to 3 miles ENE of Gering, causing significant damage to a structure with debris scattered up to 1/2 mile to the west, including hazardous material. Vehicles on the property were thrown 50 feet. A small wooden trailer was thrown 1/4 mile away. Additionally, irrigation pivots were rolled numerous times and power lines were broken along Highway 26. Damage was consistent with an EF-2 tornado. Confirmed by official NWS Storm Survey.
June 23, 2023
Tornado. A confirmed tornado produced a broad, diffuse area of damage along CR 24 and Highway 92 from a secondary tornadic circulation just east of the main Gering tornado. An EF-1 rating was based on a quonset collapse and broken power poles.
June 23, 2023
Thunderstorm Wind. Four wooden power poles snapped and irrigation pivot flipped from outflow winds.
June 17, 2022
Dissipating thunderstorms moving northeast out of northern Colorado produced destructive outflow winds over portions of the southern Nebraska Panhandle. Measured wind gusts around 60 mph were observed while trained spotters estimated higher speeds. Damage south of Scottsbluff included four snapped wooden power poles and an overturned farm pivot.
June 17, 2022
High Wind. RAWS mesonet station Scotts Bluff (SBFN1) measured maximum wind gust 2 mile west of Gering at 7:52 PM MDT on the 22nd. Scottsbluff Airport ASOS station (KBFF) also reported high winds with gusts to 70 mph. Multiple reports of damage in Scottsbluff including the roof being blown off the Scottsbluff Airport, structural damage to multiple schools in the county, and large trees completely blown over. Numerous power lines were blown down resulting in multiple fire starts. Approximately 3,350 people were left without power.
April 22, 2022
Power Outage Related Posts on X from Gering, Nebraska
Power outage cancels, diverts flights at Kennedy Airport https://t.co/HyHPEdgkOb
@NBCScottsbluff - February 17, 2023 15:35
Tens of millions in California are dealing with flooding and power outages after a series of massive storms hit the… https://t.co/Gf0jGqw4wB
@sbstarherald - January 10, 2023 17:30
Man dies on Christmas Eve after power outage turns off oxygen machine https://t.co/17lvwUUNtc
@NBCScottsbluff - December 27, 2022 18:48
@JennaZoll @omaha_scanner I see people randomly shooting fireworks all the time anymore. Definitely don't want power outages now
@joshhenne80 - December 20, 2022 23:43
Power outage affects residents in Kimball, Banner counties https://t.co/UC2YwnVyFt
@NBCScottsbluff - December 14, 2022 23:19