Kearny County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Kearny 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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Kearny County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kearny County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 62 significant power outages in Kearny County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 8–9, 2024) came when a winter storm left 2,487 customers (78.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 29th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kearny County has risen recently: about 7 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 25, 2025) affected 69 customers (2.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8–9, 2024 | 2,487(78.1%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 30–31, 2023 | 969(30.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 7, 2024 | 901(28.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 3, 2024 | 900(28.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 5, 2024 | 898(28.2%) | 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 Kearny County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kearny 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 | |
| City of Lakin - (KS) | Municipal | 1,026 | 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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Kearny County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kearny County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kearny 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 Kearny County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc, Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS), City of Lakin - (KS) provide electric service in Kearny County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Kearny County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 8–9, 2024. It peaked at 2,487 customers without power (78.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Kearny County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 62 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kearny County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/kearny-county