Pawnee County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Pawnee 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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Pawnee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pawnee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 109 significant power outages in Pawnee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 15–21, 2017) came when an ice storm left 1,928 customers (32.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 41st of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pawnee County has risen recently: about 5 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 16 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 21, 2025) affected 96 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 15–21, 2017 | 1,928(32.8%) | 7 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Jan 8–10, 2024 | 1,315(22.3%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 22–30, 2022 | 1,300(22.1%) | 9 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 16, 2016 | 1,294(22%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | May 3, 2016 | 1,288(21.9%) | 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 Pawnee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pawnee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc | Cooperative | 4,218 | Not reporting | |
| City of Larned - (KS) | Municipal | 2,487 | 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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Pawnee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pawnee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pawnee 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 Pawnee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc, City of Larned - (KS) provide electric service in Pawnee County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Pawnee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 15–21, 2017. It peaked at 1,928 customers without power (32.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Pawnee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 109 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pawnee County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/pawnee-county