Kansas Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 6 Kansas customers (<0.001% of 1,843,376) were without power across 3 counties, according to utilities reporting to DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Kansas outage map by county
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Live data from 2 participating utilities, covering roughly 2% of Kansas electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Kansas counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
| County | Customers out | Utility | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finney County | 3 | Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | — |
| Ford County | 2 | Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | — |
| Gray County | 1 | Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | — |
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Kansas power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Kansas since 2014 (Apr 22, 2021) left as many as 355,967 customers (23.88% of the state) without power at once, driven by extreme cold. The next largest (Dec 15–17, 2021) peaked at 145,694 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, Kansas customers averaged about 3 hr 10 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2023, at 4 hr 13 min per customer.
Outages peak in July (17% of outage time). Outage time in Kansas has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2021 | 355,967(23.88%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 145,694(9.77%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 14–17, 2023 | 133,788(8.98%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 2–3, 2018 | 97,009(6.51%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 20–21, 2024 | 82,275(5.52%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Aug 1–2, 2024 | 72,623(4.87%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 7 | Jul 23–25, 2017 | 63,120(4.23%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 8 | May 26–27, 2024 | 55,443(3.72%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
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.
Kansas electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Kansas, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 288,273 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kansas City - (KS) | Municipal | 69,092 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,361 | Not reporting | |
| Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 24,538 | Not reporting | |
| Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | Cooperative | 20,610 | 6 out | |
| FreeState Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,144 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pioneer Electric Company | Cooperative | 17,117 | Not reporting | |
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 16,243 | Not reporting | |
| 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 12,481 | Not reporting | |
| City of Garden City | Municipal | 12,390 | Not reporting | |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 12,072 | Not reporting | |
| Rolling Hills Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,477 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Kansas grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Kansas customer went 3 hr 13 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Kansas 33rd of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 36 min. Customers averaged 1.31 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 27 min. Over the last five years Kansas averaged 4 hr 19 min of outages per customer per year (rank 31st).
View as table
| Year | KS SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 350.5 | 209 |
| 2016 | 169.1 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 368.6 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 151.3 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 241.2 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 106.6 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 346 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 178.3 | 333 |
| 2023 | 287.1 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 289.8 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 192.8 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Kansas power outage news
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All Kansas counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 105 Kansas counties
- Allen County
- Anderson County
- Atchison County
- Barber County
- Barton County
- Bourbon County
- Brown County
- Butler County
- Chase County
- Chautauqua County
- Cherokee County
- Cheyenne County
- Clark County
- Clay County
- Cloud County
- Coffey County
- Comanche County
- Cowley County
- Crawford County
- Decatur County
- Dickinson County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Edwards County
- Elk County
- Ellis County
- Ellsworth County
- Finney County3
- Ford County2
- Franklin County
- Geary County
- Gove County
- Graham County
- Grant County
- Gray County1
- Greeley County
- Greenwood County
- Hamilton County
- Harper County
- Harvey County
- Haskell County
- Hodgeman County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Jewell County
- Johnson County
- Kearny County
- Kingman County
- Kiowa County
- Labette County
- Lane County
- Leavenworth County
- Lincoln County
- Linn County
- Logan County
- Lyon County
- Marion County
- Marshall County
- McPherson County
- Meade County
- Miami County
- Mitchell County
- Montgomery County
- Morris County
- Morton County
- Nemaha County
- Neosho County
- Ness County
- Norton County
- Osage County
- Osborne County
- Ottawa County
- Pawnee County
- Phillips County
- Pottawatomie County
- Pratt County
- Rawlins County
- Reno County
- Republic County
- Rice County
- Riley County
- Rooks County
- Rush County
- Russell County
- Saline County
- Scott County
- Sedgwick County
- Seward County
- Shawnee County
- Sheridan County
- Sherman County
- Smith County
- Stafford County
- Stanton County
- Stevens County
- Sumner County
- Thomas County
- Trego County
- Wabaunsee County
- Wallace County
- Washington County
- Wichita County
- Wilson County
- Woodson County
- Wyandotte County
Kansas power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Kansas right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, utilities reporting to DOE ODIN show 6 customers without power in Kansas, with the most in Finney County (3). Coverage is limited to participating utilities, so check your utility's outage map for your address.
How reliable is the power grid in Kansas?
In 2025, the average Kansas electricity customer was without power for 3 hr 13 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Kansas 33rd of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.963% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Kansas?
When an outage happened in 2025, Kansas customers waited an average of 2 hr 27 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 1.31 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Kansas?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Evergy Metro and others serve the most customers in Kansas. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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