Bates County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Bates 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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Bates County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bates County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 209 significant power outages in Bates County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 3–5, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,782 customers (65.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 33rd of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 114 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bates County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14–15, 2025) affected 432 customers (10.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 3–5, 2020 | 2,782(65.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 5–10, 2025 | 1,690(40%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 23, 2017 | 1,550(36.7%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jan 28–29, 2019 | 1,486(35.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Sep 4, 2025 | 1,429(33.8%) | 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 Bates County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bates County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 313,505 | Not reporting | |
| Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 18,148 | Not reporting | |
| City of Butler - (MO) | Municipal | 2,371 | 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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Bates County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bates County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bates 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 Bates County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Evergy Metro, Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn, City of Butler - (MO) provide electric service in Bates County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Bates County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 3–5, 2020. It peaked at 2,782 customers without power (65.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bates County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 209 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 114 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bates County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/bates-county