Osborne County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Osborne 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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Osborne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Osborne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 22 significant power outages in Osborne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 739 customers (42.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 81st of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Osborne County has risen recently: about 2 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 98 customers (5.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2024 | 739(42.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 10, 2025 | 698(39.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 18–19, 2020 | 600(34.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 15, 2024 | 576(32.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 17, 2025 | 542(30.9%) | 1 | 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 Osborne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Osborne 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 | |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 12,072 | Not reporting | |
| Rolling Hills Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,477 | Not reporting | |
| City of Osborne - (KS) | Municipal | 899 | 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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Osborne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Osborne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Osborne 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 Osborne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc, Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Rolling Hills Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Osborne County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Osborne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2024. It peaked at 739 customers without power (42.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Osborne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 22 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Osborne County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/osborne-county