Marion County, KS Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Marion County, Kansas share live outage data (Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS)), and none of them report outages here right now. Evergy Kansas Central, Inc and Evergy Kansas South, Inc do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 160 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–17, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,738 customers (24.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 70th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23–24, 2025) affected 111 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 1,738(24.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 18–19, 2017 | 1,714(24.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 13, 2022 | 1,621(23%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Mar 29–30, 2022 | 1,617(22.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 22–24, 2022 | 1,613(22.9%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| DS&O Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 8,567 | 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 | |
| City of Hillsboro - (KS) | Municipal | 1,482 | Not reporting | |
| City of Marion - (KS) | Municipal | 1,226 | 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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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marion 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 Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, DS&O Electric Cooperative, Inc., Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc - (KS) and 3 others provide electric service in Marion County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–17, 2021. It peaked at 1,738 customers without power (24.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 160 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 33 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. "Marion County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/marion-county