Osage County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Osage 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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Osage County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Osage County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 135 significant power outages in Osage County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 17–18, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,513 customers (32.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 46 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 61st of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Osage County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 20, 2025) affected 668 customers (6.2%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17–18, 2017 | 3,513(32.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 4–5, 2020 | 2,920(27.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 8, 2021 | 2,436(22.6%) | 1 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2023 | 2,421(22.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 7, 2025 | 2,400(22.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Osage County?
Electric companies with service territory in Osage County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 288,273 | Not reporting | |
| FreeState Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,144 | Not reporting | |
| City of Osage City - (KS) | Municipal | 1,591 | Not reporting | |
| City of Burlingame - (KS) | Municipal | 675 | Not reporting | |
| City of Scranton - (KS) | Municipal | 326 | 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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Osage County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Osage County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Osage 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 Osage County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Metro, FreeState Electric Coop, City of Osage City - (KS) and 2 others provide electric service in Osage County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Osage County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 17–18, 2017. It peaked at 3,513 customers without power (32.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Osage County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 135 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Osage County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/osage-county