Woodson County, KS Power Outages
Utilities serving Woodson 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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Woodson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Woodson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 103 significant power outages in Woodson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 22, 2021) came when extreme cold left 1,600 customers (83.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 39 min of power per year, more than the Kansas average of 3 hr 10 min. That ranks 26th of 100 Kansas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Woodson County has risen recently: about 6 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 53 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2021 | 1,600(83.7%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Jan 28, 2025 | 1,487(77.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 28, 2015 | 1,372(71.8%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 17, 2022 | 1,367(71.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 19–24, 2018 | 1,251(65.5%) | 6 | 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 Woodson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Woodson 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 Toronto - (KS) | Municipal | 197 | 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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Woodson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Woodson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Woodson 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 Woodson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Kansas Central, Inc, Evergy Kansas South, Inc, Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc, City of Toronto - (KS) provide electric service in Woodson County, Kansas.
What was the worst power outage in Woodson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 22, 2021. It peaked at 1,600 customers without power (83.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Woodson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 103 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Woodson County, KS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/kansas/woodson-county