Anderson County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Anderson County, Kansas 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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Anderson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Anderson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 140 significant power outages in Anderson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 11–13, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,402 customers (21.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 45 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 62nd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Anderson County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 575 customers (8.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 11–13, 2021 | 1,402(21.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 17–19, 2017 | 1,049(16.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 7, 2017 | 875(13.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 19–20, 2018 | 677(10.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 23–24, 2022 | 630(9.8%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Anderson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Anderson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 288,273 | Not reporting | |
| Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,444 | Not reporting | |
| City of Garnett - (KS) | Municipal | 2,317 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Kansas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Anderson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Anderson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Anderson 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 Anderson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Evergy Metro, Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc, City of Garnett - (KS) provide electric service in Anderson County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Anderson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 11–13, 2021. It peaked at 1,402 customers without power (21.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Anderson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 140 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Anderson County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/anderson-county