Barton County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Barton 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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Barton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 213 significant power outages in Barton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 6–7, 2018) came when hail and lightning left 4,086 customers (99.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 41st of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 79 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barton County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 20, 2025) affected 110 customers (2.7%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 6–7, 2018 | 4,086(99.2%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jan 25, 2017 | 3,504(85%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 12, 2022 | 2,868(69.6%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | May 20–28, 2019 | 2,538(61.6%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 27, 2021 | 1,819(44.2%) | 1 | 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 Barton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 169,593 | Not reporting | |
| Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,100 | Not reporting | |
| Barton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,884 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lamar - (MO) | Municipal | 2,439 | Not reporting | |
| City of Liberal - (MO) | Municipal | 365 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mindenmines - (MO) | Municipal | 97 | 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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Barton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barton 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 Barton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Empire District Electric Co, Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc, Barton County Elec Coop, Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Barton County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Barton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 6–7, 2018. It peaked at 4,086 customers without power (99.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Barton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 213 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 79 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barton County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/barton-county