Wallace County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Wallace 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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Wallace County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wallace County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 110 significant power outages in Wallace County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 2, 2017) came when a winter storm left 1,345 customers (94.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 31st of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 68 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wallace County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 10, 2025) affected 90 customers (6.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 2, 2017 | 1,345(94.3%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 5, 2025 | 749(52.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 20–21, 2023 | 733(51.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 1–2, 2024 | 722(50.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 15, 2025 | 722(50.6%) | 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 Wallace County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wallace County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) | Cooperative | 50,434 | Not reporting | |
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,361 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sharon Springs - (KS) | Municipal | 593 | 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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Wallace County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wallace County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wallace 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 Wallace County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Midwest Energy Inc - (KS), Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc, City of Sharon Springs - (KS) provide electric service in Wallace County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Wallace County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 2, 2017. It peaked at 1,345 customers without power (94.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Wallace County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 110 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 68 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wallace County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/wallace-county