Ness County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Ness 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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Ness County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ness County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 32 significant power outages in Ness County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 545 customers (41.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 41 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 65th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ness County has risen recently: about 4 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 18, 2025) affected 483 customers (36.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16, 2021 | 545(41.6%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Mar 22–24, 2022 | 541(41.3%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 10, 2023 | 490(37.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 18, 2025 | 483(36.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 18, 2018 | 389(29.7%) | 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 Ness County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ness County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 12,072 | Not reporting | |
| Lane-Scott Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,713 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Kansas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Ness County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ness County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ness 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 Ness County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Lane-Scott Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Ness County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Ness County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16, 2021. It peaked at 545 customers without power (41.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Ness County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 27 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. "Ness County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/ness-county