Morris County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Morris 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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Morris County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Morris County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 144 significant power outages in Morris County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 30–31, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,406 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 6th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 120 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Morris County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 112 customers (8.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30–31, 2019 | 3,406(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 22, 2021 | 1,915(100%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Jun 10–11, 2016 | 1,745(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 16–20, 2024 | 1,681(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 18–19, 2015 | 1,671(100%) | 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 Morris County?
Electric companies with service territory in Morris County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| DS&O Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 8,567 | Not reporting | |
| Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc | Cooperative | 6,644 | Not reporting | |
| City of Herington - (KS) | Municipal | 1,339 | 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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Morris County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Morris County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Morris 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 Morris County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, DS&O Electric Cooperative, Inc., Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc, City of Herington - (KS) provide electric service in Morris County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Morris County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 30–31, 2019. It peaked at 3,406 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Morris County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 144 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 120 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. "Morris County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/morris-county