Russell County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Russell 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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Russell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Russell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 84 significant power outages in Russell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 2, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,375 customers (23.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, close to the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 53rd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Russell County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 244 customers (4.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 2, 2024 | 1,375(23.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 19–21, 2025 | 1,221(20.5%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jan 18, 2020 | 916(15.4%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 4 | May 31 – Jun 1, 2020 | 914(15.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 15–22, 2021 | 904(15.2%) | 8 | 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 Russell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Russell 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 | |
| Rolling Hills Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,477 | Not reporting | |
| City of Russell - (KS) | Municipal | 3,314 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lucas- (KS) | Municipal | 346 | Not reporting | |
| City of Luray - (KS) | Municipal | 146 | 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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Russell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Russell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Russell 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 Russell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Western Coop Electric Assn Inc, Rolling Hills Electric Coop, City of Russell - (KS) and 2 others provide electric service in Russell County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Russell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 2, 2024. It peaked at 1,375 customers without power (23.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Russell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 84 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Russell County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/russell-county