Norton County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Norton 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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Norton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Norton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 65 significant power outages in Norton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 13–15, 2025) came when tornadoes left 1,044 customers (24.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 60th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Norton County has risen recently: about 3 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 328 customers (7.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13–15, 2025 | 1,044(24.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Mar 19, 2025 | 816(19.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 27–29, 2020 | 690(16.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 18–21, 2021 | 496(11.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 22, 2022 | 468(11%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Norton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Norton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 24,538 | Not reporting | |
| City of Norton | Municipal | 1,770 | 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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Norton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Norton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Norton 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 Norton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc, City of Norton provide electric service in Norton County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Norton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 13–15, 2025. It peaked at 1,044 customers without power (24.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Norton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 65 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 36 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. "Norton County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/norton-county