Thomas County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Thomas 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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Thomas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Thomas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 107 significant power outages in Thomas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 30 – May 5, 2017) came when a winter storm left 1,575 customers (21.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 14 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 83rd of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Thomas County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 235 customers (3.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 30 – May 5, 2017 | 1,575(21.4%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 15–16, 2021 | 1,286(17.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 9, 2020 | 1,108(15.1%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Oct 20–22, 2019 | 971(13.2%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Feb 23, 2021 | 965(13.1%) | 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 Thomas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Thomas 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 | |
| City of Colby - (KS) | Municipal | 3,191 | 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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Thomas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Thomas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Thomas 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 Thomas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc, City of Colby - (KS) provide electric service in Thomas County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Thomas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 30 – May 5, 2017. It peaked at 1,575 customers without power (21.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Thomas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 107 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 21 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. "Thomas County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/thomas-county