Finney County, KS Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 3 customers in Finney County, Kansas were without power, reported by Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | 3 |
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Finney County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Finney County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 30 significant power outages in Finney County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 8–9, 2024) came when a winter storm left 2,258 customers (6.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 38 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 89th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 2 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Finney County has risen recently: about 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 9, 2025) affected 348 customers (1%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8–9, 2024 | 2,258(6.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 19, 2025 | 2,220(6.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 1, 2020 | 1,199(3.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 27, 2021 | 1,035(3.1%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Aug 17, 2024 | 970(2.9%) | 1 | 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 Finney County?
Electric companies with service territory in Finney County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,361 | Not reporting | |
| Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | Cooperative | 20,610 | 3 out | |
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 16,243 | Not reporting | |
| City of Garden City | Municipal | 12,390 | Not reporting | |
| Lane-Scott Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,713 | 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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Finney County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Finney County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 3 customers in Finney County were without power according to Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc.
Which electric company serves Finney County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc, Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc, Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS), City of Garden City and 1 others provide electric service in Finney County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Finney County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 8–9, 2024. It peaked at 2,258 customers without power (6.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Finney County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 30 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 38 min of power per year, and on 2 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Finney County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/finney-county