Barton County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Barton 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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Barton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 168 significant power outages in Barton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–26, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,942 customers (77.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 22nd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% 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 Barton County has risen recently: about 7 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 451 customers (3.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–26, 2020 | 10,942(77.3%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 14–21, 2023 | 10,807(76.4%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 22, 2024 | 9,029(63.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 2, 2022 | 5,575(39.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 15–19, 2021 | 5,364(37.9%) | 5 | 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 Barton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,361 | Not reporting | |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 12,072 | Not reporting | |
| Rolling Hills Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,477 | Not reporting | |
| Ark Valley Elec Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,283 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hoisington - (KS) | Municipal | 1,553 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ellinwood - (KS) | Municipal | 1,237 | 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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Barton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barton 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 Barton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc, Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Rolling Hills Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Barton County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Barton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–26, 2020. It peaked at 10,942 customers without power (77.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Barton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 168 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barton County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/barton-county