Cheyenne County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Cheyenne 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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Cheyenne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cheyenne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 57 significant power outages in Cheyenne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 23, 2023) came when hail and lightning left 624 customers (28.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 36th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cheyenne County has risen recently: about 6 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 205 customers (9.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23, 2023 | 624(28.7%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Apr 30 – May 1, 2017 | 549(25.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 10, 2024 | 437(20.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2020 | 389(17.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 22, 2017 | 365(16.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Cheyenne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cheyenne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 24,538 | Not reporting | |
| City of St Francis - (KS) | Municipal | 1,008 | 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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Cheyenne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cheyenne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc, City of St Francis - (KS) provide electric service in Cheyenne County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Cheyenne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 23, 2023. It peaked at 624 customers without power (28.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Cheyenne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 57 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 27 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. "Cheyenne County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/cheyenne-county