McPherson County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving McPherson 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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McPherson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McPherson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 47 significant power outages in McPherson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 22, 2021) came when extreme cold left 2,089 customers (9.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 40 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 87th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 2 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McPherson County has fallen recently: about 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 3–4, 2025) affected 633 customers (2.8%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2021 | 2,089(9.1%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Mar 24, 2016 | 1,533(6.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 6, 2023 | 1,512(6.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 15–17, 2021 | 1,111(4.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 15, 2021 | 903(3.9%) | 1 | 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 McPherson County?
Electric companies with service territory in McPherson 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 | |
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| City of McPherson - (KS) | Municipal | 9,018 | Not reporting | |
| DS&O Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 8,567 | Not reporting | |
| Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc | Cooperative | 6,644 | Not reporting | |
| Ark Valley Elec Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,283 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lindsborg - (KS) | Municipal | 1,774 | Not reporting | |
| City of Moundridge - (KS) | Municipal | 1,076 | Not reporting | |
| City of Galva - (KS) | Municipal | 475 | 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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McPherson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McPherson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McPherson 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 McPherson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), City of McPherson - (KS) and 6 others provide electric service in McPherson County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in McPherson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 22, 2021. It peaked at 2,089 customers without power (9.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in McPherson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 47 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 40 min of power per year, and on 2 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McPherson County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/mcpherson-county