Butler County, KS Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Butler County, Kansas share live outage data (Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS)), and none of them report outages here right now. Evergy Kansas Central, Inc and Evergy Kansas South, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Butler County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Butler County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 166 significant power outages in Butler County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 22, 2021) came when extreme cold left 12,074 customers (30.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 13 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 74th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 11 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Butler County has risen recently: about 2 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 30, 2025) affected 1,618 customers (4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2021 | 12,074(30.1%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Jan 19, 2019 | 5,893(14.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 30 – May 2, 2022 | 5,574(13.9%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 5, 2024 | 4,774(11.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2015 | 4,523(11.3%) | 5 | Winter storm |
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 Butler County?
Electric companies with service territory in Butler County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 7,873 | Reporting | |
| Caney Valley El Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,128 | Not reporting | |
| Sumner-Cowley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,586 | Not reporting | |
| City of Augusta - (KS) | Municipal | 4,236 | 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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Cities in Butler County
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Butler County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Butler County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Butler 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 Butler County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS), Caney Valley El Coop Assn, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Butler County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Butler County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 22, 2021. It peaked at 12,074 customers without power (30.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Butler County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 166 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 11 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Butler County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/butler-county