Adair County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Adair County, Missouri 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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Adair County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adair County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 134 significant power outages in Adair County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 9–10, 2024) came when a winter storm left 4,172 customers (34.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 96th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adair County has risen recently: about 2 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 394 customers (3.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 4,172(34.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 13, 2024 | 4,172(34.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 26, 2024 | 4,130(34%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023 | 3,941(32.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 4, 2017 | 3,761(30.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Adair County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adair County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Macon Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,690 | Not reporting | |
| Lewis County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 7,375 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop Assn (MO) | Cooperative | 6,642 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Missouri. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Adair County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adair County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adair 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 Adair County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Macon Electric Coop, Lewis County Rural E C A, Tri-County Electric Coop Assn (MO) provide electric service in Adair County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Adair County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 9–10, 2024. It peaked at 4,172 customers without power (34.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Adair County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 134 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 40 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adair County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/adair-county