Ellsworth County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Ellsworth 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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Ellsworth County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ellsworth County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 4 significant power outages in Ellsworth County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 29, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 842 customers (57.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 93rd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 73% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1 day in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ellsworth County has fallen recently: about 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 19, 2019) affected 53 customers (3.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 29, 2018 | 842(57.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 21, 2019 | 53(3.6%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Oct 19, 2019 | 53(3.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 9, 2019 | 50(3.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Ellsworth County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ellsworth County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 12,072 | Not reporting | |
| Rolling Hills Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,477 | Not reporting | |
| DS&O Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 8,567 | Not reporting | |
| Ark Valley Elec Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,283 | Not reporting | |
| City of Holyrood - (KS) | Municipal | 334 | 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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Ellsworth County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ellsworth County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Rolling Hills Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Ellsworth County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 29, 2018. It peaked at 842 customers without power (57.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Ellsworth County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 4 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 min of power per year, and on 1 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ellsworth County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/ellsworth-county