Barber County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Barber 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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Barber County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barber County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 9 significant power outages in Barber County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 5, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 582 customers (40.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 92nd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barber County has fallen recently: about 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jan 5, 2025) affected 80 customers (5.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 5, 2021 | 582(40.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 21, 2020 | 323(22.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 7, 2019 | 301(21.1%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Oct 10–11, 2019 | 118(8.3%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jun 23–25, 2018 | 107(7.5%) | 3 | 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 Barber County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barber County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pioneer Electric Company | Cooperative | 17,117 | Not reporting | |
| CMS Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,895 | Not reporting | |
| Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc | Cooperative | 4,218 | Not reporting | |
| Alfalfa Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 927 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kiowa - (KS) | Municipal | 878 | Not reporting | |
| City of Isabel - (KS) | Municipal | 69 | 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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Barber County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barber County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barber 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 Barber County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern Pioneer Electric Company, CMS Electric Coop Inc, Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc, Alfalfa Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Barber County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Barber County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 5, 2021. It peaked at 582 customers without power (40.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Barber County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 9 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barber County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/barber-county