Rawlins County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Rawlins 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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Rawlins County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rawlins County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 68 significant power outages in Rawlins County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 17, 2023) left 1,806 customers (89.9% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 17th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rawlins County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 1,609 customers (80.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 17, 2023 | 1,806(89.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 2, 2025 | 1,609(80.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 29, 2018 | 1,604(79.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Aug 12–13, 2019 | 1,598(79.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 17–19, 2024 | 1,244(62%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Rawlins County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rawlins 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 Herndon | Municipal | 150 | 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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Rawlins County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rawlins County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rawlins 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 Rawlins County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc, City of Herndon provide electric service in Rawlins County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Rawlins County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 17, 2023. It peaked at 1,806 customers without power (89.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Rawlins County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 68 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 45 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. "Rawlins County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/rawlins-county