Reno County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Reno 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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Reno County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Reno County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 197 significant power outages in Reno County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 22, 2021) came when extreme cold left 23,721 customers (66.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 32 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 48th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Reno County has risen recently: about 4 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 2,031 customers (5.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2021 | 23,721(66.3%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | May 20–22, 2024 | 20,632(57.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 18–19, 2018 | 9,208(25.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 13–17, 2021 | 9,129(25.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 9–10, 2023 | 8,208(23%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
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 Reno County?
Electric companies with service territory in Reno County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pioneer Electric Company | Cooperative | 17,117 | Not reporting | |
| Sedgwick County El Coop Assn Inc | Cooperative | 8,530 | Not reporting | |
| Ark Valley Elec Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,283 | Not reporting | |
| Ninnescah Rural E C A Inc | Cooperative | 4,218 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sterling - (KS) | Municipal | 1,254 | Not reporting | |
| City of Haven - (KS) | Municipal | 660 | 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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Reno County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Reno County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Reno 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 Reno County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Southern Pioneer Electric Company and 5 others provide electric service in Reno County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Reno County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 22, 2021. It peaked at 23,721 customers without power (66.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Reno County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 197 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Reno County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/reno-county