Harvey County, KS Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Harvey County, Kansas share live outage data (Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS)), and none of them report outages here right now. Evergy Kansas South, Inc and Sedgwick County El Coop Assn Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
Harvey County on the Kansas outage map
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Harvey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harvey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 275 significant power outages in Harvey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 22, 2021) came when extreme cold left 15,871 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 8th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 91 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harvey County has risen recently: about 13 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 87 customers (1.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2021 | 15,871(100%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | May 20–22, 2024 | 11,079(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 15–17, 2016 | 7,401(100%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 6,603(97.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 30–31, 2022 | 5,400(80.1%) | 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 Harvey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harvey County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Sedgwick County El Coop Assn Inc | Cooperative | 8,530 | Not reporting | |
| Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 7,873 | Reporting | |
| Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc | Cooperative | 6,644 | Not reporting | |
| Ark Valley Elec Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,283 | 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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Cities in Harvey County
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Harvey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harvey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harvey 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 Harvey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Sedgwick County El Coop Assn Inc, Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS), Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Harvey County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Harvey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 22, 2021. It peaked at 15,871 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Harvey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 275 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 91 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harvey County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/harvey-county