Hamilton County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Hamilton 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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Hamilton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hamilton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 36 significant power outages in Hamilton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 7–9, 2024) came when a winter storm left 896 customers (40.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 38 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 44th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hamilton County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 60 customers (2.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 7–9, 2024 | 896(40.9%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 14, 2025 | 654(29.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Dec 28, 2019 | 607(27.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Sep 10, 2025 | 607(27.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 26, 2024 | 595(27.1%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Hamilton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hamilton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,361 | Not reporting | |
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 16,243 | 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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Hamilton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hamilton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc, Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS) provide electric service in Hamilton County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Hamilton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 7–9, 2024. It peaked at 896 customers without power (40.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Hamilton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 36 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hamilton County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/hamilton-county