Cowley County, KS Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Cowley County, Kansas share live outage data (Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS)), and none of them report outages here right now. Evergy Kansas South, Inc and City of Winfield - (KS) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Cowley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cowley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 81 significant power outages in Cowley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27–28, 2020) came when a winter storm left 7,841 customers (37.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 18 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 82nd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cowley County has risen recently: about 1 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 31, 2025) affected 934 customers (4.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27–28, 2020 | 7,841(37.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 22, 2021 | 4,462(21.1%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Jun 7–8, 2025 | 3,918(18.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 26, 2019 | 3,357(15.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 28, 2015 | 3,046(14.4%) | 1 | 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 Cowley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cowley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 7,873 | Reporting | |
| City of Winfield - (KS) | Municipal | 7,572 | Not reporting | |
| Caney Valley El Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,128 | Not reporting | |
| Sumner-Cowley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,586 | Not reporting | |
| City of Udall - (KS) | Municipal | 428 | 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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Cowley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cowley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cowley 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 Cowley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS), City of Winfield - (KS), Caney Valley El Coop Assn, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Cowley County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Cowley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27–28, 2020. It peaked at 7,841 customers without power (37.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Cowley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 81 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cowley County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/cowley-county