Power Outage in Ogallala, NE
Last report: August 08, 2023
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Ogallala
To report a power outage in Ogallala, Nebraska, located in Keith County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
Midwest Electric Member Corp
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist
Western Area Power Administration
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 69153.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Keith County
A powerful storm system brought Blizzard conditions to the western Sandhills into portions of southwest and north central Nebraska. Winter Storm conditions occurred to the east across portions of west central Nebraska into eastern portions of north central Nebraska. Northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 40 mph combined with moderate to heavy snowfall to produce blizzard conditions. These blizzard conditions began during the early morning hours on December 13th and continued into the morning hours on December 16th in some counties. Winter Storm conditions began during the morning hours of December 13th and continued until the morning hours on December 16th in eastern portions of north central Nebraska. Snowfall amounts ranged from 8 to 15 inches across the northwest Sandhills and from 5 to 8 inches further south and east. Significant blowing and drifting occurred with near zero visibility a times. All roads across the western Sandhills and much of north central Nebraska were closed during this time.
December 13, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Multiple 8 inch diameter branches from healthy trees snapped. There was also reports of no power along much of the north side of Lake McConaughy.
August 04, 2019
Thunderstorm Wind. Power lines reported down at this location. Winds estimated at 60 MPH.
June 17, 2018
Thunderstorm Wind. Law enforcement reported power poles cracked due to high winds northeast of Ogallala.
August 01, 2015
A wildfire fanned by high winds caused a fire to quickly spread southeast, crossing Interstate 80 and then burning for an additional 12 miles southeast into northeast Perkins County. The wildfire reached up to 1.5 miles wide. The wildfire destroyed two occupied homes, one abandoned home and various outbuildings were destroyed as well. in addition to building structures the wildfire destroyed several pieces of farm implements, while several power poles and culverts were damaged. The area burned was estimated at 10,000 acres of farm flat and rolling hills. Three firemen developed eye problems with one treated for an unknown illness. The wildfire led to evacuation orders for those in the path of the wildfire from east of Paxton to the south edge of the Keith-Perkins County Line in the southeast.
October 18, 2012