Wichita County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Wichita 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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Wichita County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wichita County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 96 significant power outages in Wichita County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 23, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,004 customers (99.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 12th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wichita County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 17, 2025) affected 55 customers (2.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 23, 2022 | 2,004(99.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 22–23, 2022 | 1,996(99.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 10, 2024 | 1,983(98.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 20–23, 2023 | 1,924(95.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 18–19, 2020 | 1,607(79.9%) | 2 | 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 Wichita County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wichita County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 32,361 | 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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Wichita County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wichita County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wichita 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 Wichita County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Wichita County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Wichita County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 23, 2022. It peaked at 2,004 customers without power (99.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wichita County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 96 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 80 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. "Wichita County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/wichita-county