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Hays power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code

This is a Hays power outage map near you — centered at lat 38.8792, lng -99.3268 (the heart of Hays) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Hays zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.

For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Kansas power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.

Active outages around Hays
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Source: user reports · CallMePower

Latest power outage update near you in Hays

For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Midwest Energy’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.

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For push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Midwest Energy’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.

Community reports from Hays residents

Active power outages right now

The most recent active outages reported across the USA.

No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.

Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.

Report your outage in Hays

Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Midwest Energy directly — reporting here is supplementary.

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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.

Who to call for an outage in Hays

The utility that owns the poles & wires in Hays is Midwest Energy. Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.

All utilities serving Kansas

Evergy

Most of eastern Kansas (Kansas City KS, Topeka, Wichita area edge).

1-800-LIGHT-KS (1-800-544-4857)

Westar Energy (now Evergy)

Merged into Evergy.

1-800-544-4857

Sunflower Electric / Mid-Kansas Electric

Western Kansas wholesale + cooperatives.

1-800-432-3505

Kansas Municipal Utilities

120+ municipal utilities statewide.

Varies by city

Are Hays residents eligible for compensation?

Kansas (KS) framework: Case-by-case

Hays sits in Kansas, so the rules that apply to your outage are Kansas’s. No automatic compensation framework. The state PUC/PSC accepts disputed claims case-by-case.

Your Hays eligibility right now

You can file a claim directly with your utility for spoiled food and damaged appliances when the outage is utility-caused. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. File within 30–60 days with receipts, photos and a timeline.

For Hays addresses: file the claim directly with Midwest Energy (outage line 1-800-222-3121) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.

Quick checklist for your Hays claim:

  • Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
  • Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
  • Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
  • File within 30 days through Midwest Energy's claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.

Renters in Hays: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Kansas-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Kansas compensation page.