Pottawatomie County, KS Power Outages
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Pottawatomie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pottawatomie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 132 significant power outages in Pottawatomie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–16, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,974 customers (30.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 72nd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pottawatomie County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 5, 2025) affected 1,580 customers (16.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 2,974(30.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 22, 2021 | 2,462(25.1%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Mar 5, 2025 | 1,867(19.1%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 1, 2018 | 1,776(18.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 26, 2024 | 1,756(17.9%) | 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 Pottawatomie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pottawatomie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| FreeState Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,144 | Not reporting | |
| Bluestem Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,664 | Not reporting | |
| Nemaha-Marshall E C A, Inc | Cooperative | 3,555 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wamego - (KS) | Municipal | 2,419 | Not reporting | |
| City of St Marys - (KS) | Municipal | 1,136 | 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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Pottawatomie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pottawatomie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, FreeState Electric Coop, Bluestem Electric Coop Inc, Nemaha-Marshall E C A, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Pottawatomie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–16, 2021. It peaked at 2,974 customers without power (30.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pottawatomie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 132 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pottawatomie County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/pottawatomie-county