Gove County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Gove 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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Gove County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gove County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 59 significant power outages in Gove County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 17, 2015) came when tornadoes left 2,527 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 33rd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gove County has risen recently: about 7 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 5, 2025) affected 100 customers (8.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 17, 2015 | 2,527(100%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Apr 30 – May 4, 2017 | 1,156(93.7%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 4, 2015 | 1,122(90.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 830(67.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 19, 2025 | 766(62.1%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Gove County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gove County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 12,072 | 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.
Local outage news
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Gove County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gove County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gove 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 Gove County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Lane-Scott Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Gove County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Gove County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 17, 2015. It peaked at 2,527 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Gove County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 59 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gove County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/gove-county