Mitchell County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Mitchell 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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Mitchell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mitchell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 30 significant power outages in Mitchell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 319 customers (5.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 94th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 5 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mitchell County has risen recently: about 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10, 2025 | 319(5.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 6, 2024 | 296(5.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Nov 28, 2023 | 295(5.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 18–19, 2020 | 282(5.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 21, 2024 | 274(4.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Mitchell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mitchell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 24,538 | Not reporting | |
| Rolling Hills Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,477 | Not reporting | |
| City of Beloit - (KS) | Municipal | 2,303 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cawker City - (KS) | Municipal | 425 | Not reporting | |
| City of Glen Elder - (KS) | Municipal | 379 | 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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Mitchell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mitchell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mitchell 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 Mitchell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc, Rolling Hills Electric Coop, City of Beloit - (KS), City of Cawker City - (KS) and 1 others provide electric service in Mitchell County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Mitchell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10, 2025. It peaked at 319 customers without power (5.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Mitchell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 30 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 min of power per year, and on 5 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mitchell County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/mitchell-county