Decatur County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Decatur 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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Decatur County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Decatur County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 55 significant power outages in Decatur County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 4, 2022) came when hail and lightning left 1,420 customers (61% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 20th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Decatur County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 17, 2025) affected 92 customers (4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 4, 2022 | 1,420(61%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jul 20, 2023 | 1,161(49.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Mar 7, 2024 | 961(41.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jan 28–29, 2021 | 959(41.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Dec 25, 2016 | 668(28.7%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Decatur County?
Electric companies with service territory in Decatur 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 Oberlin - (KS) | Municipal | 1,332 | 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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Decatur County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Decatur County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Decatur 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 Decatur County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc, City of Oberlin - (KS) provide electric service in Decatur County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Decatur County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 4, 2022. It peaked at 1,420 customers without power (61% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Decatur County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 55 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 34 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. "Decatur County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/decatur-county