Jackson County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 128 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 23 – Aug 4, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 50,275 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 29 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 1st of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 196 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 56 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 457 customers (6.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23 – Aug 4, 2018 | 50,275(100%) | 74 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 7 – Nov 17, 2018 | 15,858(100%) | 103 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 23 – May 20, 2018 | 8,000(100%) | 28 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Nov 20 – Dec 11, 2018 | 5,392(80.8%) | 22 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 12, 2018 | 3,635(54.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| FreeState Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,144 | Not reporting | |
| Bluestem Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,664 | Not reporting | |
| Nemaha-Marshall E C A, Inc | Cooperative | 3,555 | Not reporting | |
| Brown-Atchison E C A Inc | Cooperative | 3,283 | Not reporting | |
| City of Holton - (KS) | Municipal | 2,515 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, FreeState Electric Coop, Bluestem Electric Coop Inc, Nemaha-Marshall E C A, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Jackson County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 23 – Aug 4, 2018. It peaked at 50,275 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 128 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 29 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 196 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/jackson-county