Linn County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Linn 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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Linn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Linn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 145 significant power outages in Linn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 12–15, 2025) came when high winds left 3,824 customers (49.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 45th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Linn County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29–30, 2025) affected 203 customers (2.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 12–15, 2025 | 3,824(49.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 25–27, 2016 | 3,677(47.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 9, 2020 | 3,126(40.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 3–6, 2020 | 3,077(39.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 17–18, 2017 | 2,882(37.3%) | 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 Linn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Linn County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 288,273 | Not reporting | |
| Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,444 | Not reporting | |
| City of Blue Mound - (KS) | Municipal | 146 | Not reporting | |
| City of Prescott - (KS) | Municipal | 130 | 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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Linn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Linn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Linn 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 Linn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Evergy Metro, Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc, City of Blue Mound - (KS) and 1 others provide electric service in Linn County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Linn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 12–15, 2025. It peaked at 3,824 customers without power (49.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Linn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 145 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Linn County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/linn-county