Riley County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Riley 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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Riley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Riley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 177 significant power outages in Riley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 12–14, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 16,752 customers (92.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 38th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 68 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Riley County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 771 customers (4.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 12–14, 2022 | 16,752(92.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 22, 2021 | 15,705(86.3%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 7,445(40.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2020 | 6,875(37.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Feb 25, 2024 | 6,779(37.3%) | 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 Riley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Riley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Bluestem Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,664 | Not reporting | |
| Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc | Cooperative | 6,644 | 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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Riley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Riley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Riley 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 Riley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Bluestem Electric Coop Inc, Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc provide electric service in Riley County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Riley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 12–14, 2022. It peaked at 16,752 customers without power (92.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Riley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 177 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 68 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. "Riley County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/riley-county