Wilson County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Wilson 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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Wilson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wilson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 90 significant power outages in Wilson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 14, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 623 customers (8.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 48 min of power per year, less than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 86th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wilson County has held roughly steady recently: about 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 18, 2025) affected 94 customers (1.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 14, 2023 | 623(8.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 11, 2017 | 478(6.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 16, 2024 | 465(6.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 12, 2018 | 418(5.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 6, 2016 | 402(5.6%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Wilson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wilson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (KS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Kansas Central) | Investor Owned | 399,379 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Kansas South) | Investor Owned | 349,942 | Not reporting | |
| Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,444 | Not reporting | |
| City of Neodesha - (KS) | Municipal | 1,552 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fredonia - (KS) | Municipal | 1,507 | 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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Wilson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wilson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wilson 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 Wilson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc, City of Neodesha - (KS) and 1 others provide electric service in Wilson County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Wilson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 14, 2023. It peaked at 623 customers without power (8.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wilson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 90 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 48 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wilson County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/wilson-county