Cherokee County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Cherokee 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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Cherokee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cherokee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 220 significant power outages in Cherokee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 13–14, 2020) came when high winds left 4,837 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 12 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 10th 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 121 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cherokee County has held roughly steady recently: about 10 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 18–20, 2025) affected 500 customers (16.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 13–14, 2020 | 4,837(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Aug 29 – Sep 2, 2022 | 3,221(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2022 | 3,221(100%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 21, 2016 | 2,473(82.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 9–10, 2024 | 1,642(55.1%) | 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 Cherokee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cherokee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,444 | Not reporting | |
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 9,987 | Not reporting | |
| Twin Valley Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 2,866 | 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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Cherokee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cherokee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc, Empire District Electric Co, Twin Valley Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Cherokee County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 13–14, 2020. It peaked at 4,837 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 220 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 121 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cherokee County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/cherokee-county