Morton County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Morton 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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Morton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Morton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 9 significant power outages in Morton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–16, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,245 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 20 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 52nd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Morton County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Mar 6, 2024) affected 301 customers (28.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 1,245(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 28, 2019 | 1,241(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 8, 2022 | 1,229(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 19, 2022 | 1,227(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 22–24, 2019 | 1,223(100%) | 3 | 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 Morton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Morton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 16,243 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (OK) | Cooperative | 1,663 | 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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Morton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Morton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Morton 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 Morton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (KS), Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (OK) provide electric service in Morton County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Morton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–16, 2021. It peaked at 1,245 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 Morton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 9 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Morton County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/morton-county