Atchison County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Atchison 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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Atchison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Atchison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 150 significant power outages in Atchison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 22, 2021) came when extreme cold left 4,858 customers (56% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 58th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Atchison County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 136 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2021 | 4,858(56%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Jul 29–31, 2023 | 2,082(24%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 10–11, 2018 | 2,053(23.7%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jul 7, 2018 | 2,045(23.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 1,946(22.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Atchison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Atchison County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| FreeState Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,144 | Not reporting | |
| Brown-Atchison E C A Inc | Cooperative | 3,283 | Not reporting | |
| Doniphan Elec Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 1,592 | Not reporting | |
| City of Horton - (KS) | Municipal | 988 | Not reporting | |
| City of Muscotah | Municipal | 98 | 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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Atchison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Atchison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Atchison 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 Atchison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, FreeState Electric Coop, Brown-Atchison E C A Inc, Doniphan Elec Coop Assn, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Atchison County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Atchison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 22, 2021. It peaked at 4,858 customers without power (56% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Atchison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 150 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Atchison County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/atchison-county