Bourbon County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Bourbon 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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Bourbon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bourbon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 111 significant power outages in Bourbon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 22, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,900 customers (48.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 34 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 69th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bourbon County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 12, 2025) affected 220 customers (1.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 22, 2024 | 5,900(48.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 22, 2021 | 5,530(45.5%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Aug 1–5, 2022 | 5,326(43.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 17–19, 2018 | 4,161(34.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 9, 2024 | 3,194(26.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Bourbon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bourbon 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 Bronson | Municipal | 135 | 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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Bourbon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bourbon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bourbon 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 Bourbon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Evergy Metro, Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc, City of Bronson provide electric service in Bourbon County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Bourbon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 22, 2024. It peaked at 5,900 customers without power (48.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bourbon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 111 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bourbon County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/bourbon-county