Rush County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Rush 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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Rush County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rush County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 65 significant power outages in Rush County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 22–24, 2022) came when high winds left 974 customers (69.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 23rd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% 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 Rush County has risen recently: about 8 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 12, 2025) affected 61 customers (4.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 22–24, 2022 | 974(69.6%) | 3 | High winds |
| 2 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 947(67.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 30, 2022 | 853(61%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2025 | 612(43.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jan 16–19, 2017 | 570(40.7%) | 4 | Ice storm |
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 Rush County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rush County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Western Coop Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 12,072 | Not reporting | |
| Lane-Scott Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,713 | Not reporting | |
| City of La Crosse - (KS) | Municipal | 916 | 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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Rush County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rush County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rush 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 Rush County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Lane-Scott Electric Coop, Inc, City of La Crosse - (KS) provide electric service in Rush County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Rush County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 22–24, 2022. It peaked at 974 customers without power (69.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Rush County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 65 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rush County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/rush-county