Harper County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Harper 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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Harper County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harper County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 20 significant power outages in Harper County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 9, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,264 customers (43.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 39 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 88th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harper County has risen recently: about 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Mar 14, 2025) affected 74 customers (2.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 9, 2020 | 1,264(43.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 9, 2024 | 396(13.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 7, 2024 | 342(11.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 18, 2024 | 342(11.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 2–3, 2021 | 323(11.2%) | 2 | 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 Harper County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harper County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,361 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pioneer Electric Company | Cooperative | 17,117 | Not reporting | |
| Sumner-Cowley Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,586 | Not reporting | |
| Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc | Cooperative | 4,218 | Not reporting | |
| City of Anthony - (KS) | Municipal | 1,795 | Not reporting | |
| Alfalfa Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 927 | Not reporting | |
| City of Attica - (KS) | Municipal | 459 | 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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Harper County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harper County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harper 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 Harper County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc, Southern Pioneer Electric Company, Sumner-Cowley Elec Coop, Inc, Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Harper County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Harper County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 9, 2020. It peaked at 1,264 customers without power (43.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Harper County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 20 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 39 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harper County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/harper-county