Ford County, KS Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 2 customers in Ford County, Kansas were without power, reported by Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc.
Ford County on the Kansas outage map
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | 2 |
Weather alerts
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Ford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 11 significant power outages in Ford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 19, 2025) came when high winds left 6,566 customers (31.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 50th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 21, 2025) affected 492 customers (2.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19, 2025 | 6,566(31.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 31, 2025 | 3,705(17.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 17, 2025 | 1,126(5.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 11, 2025 | 829(4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 4, 2025 | 786(3.8%) | 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 Ford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc | Cooperative | 20,610 | 2 out | |
| CMS Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,895 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Kansas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Ford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ford County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 2 customers in Ford County were without power according to Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc.
Which electric company serves Ford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Victory Electric Coop Assn Inc, CMS Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Ford County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Ford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 19, 2025. It peaked at 6,566 customers without power (31.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Ford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 11 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 3 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ford County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/ford-county