Edwards County, KS Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Edwards County, Kansas share live outage data (Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) and Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Edwards County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Edwards County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 70 significant power outages in Edwards County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 15–21, 2017) came when an ice storm left 1,998 customers (98.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 21st of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Edwards County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 21, 2025) affected 285 customers (14.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 15–21, 2017 | 1,998(98.7%) | 7 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Jun 21–22, 2020 | 1,906(94.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 18, 2018 | 1,893(93.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | May 18, 2019 | 1,861(91.9%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Sep 14–15, 2021 | 1,854(91.6%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
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 Edwards County?
Electric companies with service territory in Edwards County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | Cooperative | 20,610 | Reporting | |
| Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc | Cooperative | 4,218 | 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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Edwards County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Edwards County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Edwards 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 Edwards County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc, Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc provide electric service in Edwards County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Edwards County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 15–21, 2017. It peaked at 1,998 customers without power (98.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Edwards County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 70 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Edwards County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/edwards-county