Elk County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Elk 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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Elk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Elk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 88 significant power outages in Elk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 27–29, 2015) came when a winter storm left 1,373 customers (89.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 28th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Elk County has risen recently: about 7 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 22, 2025) affected 90 customers (5.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 27–29, 2015 | 1,373(89.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 21, 2018 | 1,219(79.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 16, 2024 | 1,196(78%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 12, 2016 | 1,153(75.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 16–17, 2017 | 1,083(70.6%) | 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 Elk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Elk County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Caney Valley El Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,128 | 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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Elk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Elk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Elk 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 Elk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Caney Valley El Coop Assn, Inc provide electric service in Elk County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Elk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 27–29, 2015. It peaked at 1,373 customers without power (89.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Elk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 88 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 52 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. "Elk County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/elk-county