Saline County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Saline 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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Saline County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Saline County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 192 significant power outages in Saline County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 15–19, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 20,554 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 16th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Saline County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 594 customers (4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15–19, 2021 | 20,554(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 1–3, 2024 | 18,667(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 15, 2021 | 17,991(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 20, 2021 | 13,814(93.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 8, 2021 | 9,304(62.7%) | 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 Saline County?
Electric companies with service territory in Saline County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Rolling Hills Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,477 | Not reporting | |
| DS&O Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Cooperative | 8,567 | Not reporting | |
| Ark Valley Elec Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 5,283 | 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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Saline County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Saline County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Saline 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 Saline County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Rolling Hills Electric Coop, DS&O Electric Cooperative, Inc. and 1 others provide electric service in Saline County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Saline County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 15–19, 2021. It peaked at 20,554 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Saline County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 192 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Saline County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/saline-county