Power Outage in Edson, KS
Last report: May 05, 2023
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Edson
To report a power outage in Edson, Kansas, located in Sherman County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
City of Goodland, KS
Midwest Energy, Inc.
Prairie Land Electric Cooperative
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 67733.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Sherman County
Thunderstorm Wind. Powerline blown down from one of the electric poles.
June 30, 2023
High Wind. High wind gusts of 58 mph or greater were observed in Sherman County. The maximum wind gust of an estimated 70 mph was reported 13 miles north of Edson, KS. Blowing dust caused by the high winds reduced visibility down to near zero in some locations. Damage caused by the high winds included irrigation pipes blown onto Interstate 70 at mile marker 2, a power pole blown down 6 miles north of Goodland, KS on Highway 27 as well as up to 10 downed powerlines reported 3 miles north-northeast of Caruso, KS.
April 19, 2023
On July 3rd, a warm front passed through the northwestern region of Kansas which allowed thunderstorms to develop. These thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts up to an estimated 95 mph as well as hail up to peas in size. Not only did the thunderstorms knock out power due to the damaging winds in Sherman county, but lightning from a thunderstorm was reported to have struck a substation in Decatur County, knocking out power for a good portion of the county.
July 03, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Report relayed via local emergency dispatch of power poles down on Road 11. Time is radar estimated and wind speed is based on damage indicators.
July 03, 2022
Thunderstorm Wind. Report received of power lines down between Rd 13 and 14 on Road 59 due to a thunderstorm wind gust. A hog hut also blown 30 ft. and a T-post was bent by the wind gust. Time is radar estimated and wind speed is estimated based on damage indicators.
July 03, 2022
Power Outage Related Posts on X from Edson, Kansas
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@NWSGoodland - January 18, 2023 16:20
RT @NWSGoodland: Be prepared for a power outage by having enough food, water, & meds to last for at least 72 hours: https://t.co/YjqYhI8QoK…
@SMorales_HDHES - October 24, 2019 15:43
Be prepared for a power outage by having enough food, water, & meds to last for at least 72 hours:… https://t.co/Ptts1aKbm4
@NWSGoodland - October 24, 2019 15:02
**NOTICE – Temporary power outage on 9/30/19 at 5:00am** https://t.co/uB8QbUQSrR
@Cityofgoodland - September 24, 2019 14:38