Rooks County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Rooks 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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Rooks County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rooks County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 56 significant power outages in Rooks County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–16, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,150 customers (43% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 19th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rooks County has risen recently: about 9 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 168 customers (6.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 1,150(43%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 4–5, 2025 | 1,089(40.7%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 21–22, 2025 | 1,011(37.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 21, 2020 | 1,007(37.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jun 25–27, 2020 | 1,005(37.5%) | 3 | 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 Rooks County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rooks 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 | |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 12,072 | Not reporting | |
| Rolling Hills Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,477 | Not reporting | |
| City of Stockton - (KS) | Municipal | 921 | 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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Rooks County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rooks County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rooks 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 Rooks County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc, Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Rolling Hills Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Rooks County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Rooks County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–16, 2021. It peaked at 1,150 customers without power (43% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Rooks County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 56 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rooks County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/rooks-county