Benton County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Benton 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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Benton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 333 significant power outages in Benton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 30–31, 2018) left 16,454 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 14th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 144 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benton County has risen recently: about 14 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 304 customers (4.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 30–31, 2018 | 16,454(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 19–24, 2018 | 13,466(100%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 19–22, 2025 | 5,540(82.5%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Feb 24–28, 2018 | 5,493(81.8%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 4, 2018 | 3,914(58.3%) | 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 Benton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,082 | Not reporting | |
| Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 33,890 | Not reporting | |
| Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 18,148 | Not reporting | |
| Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,100 | Not reporting | |
| Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 11,641 | 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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Benton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benton 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 Benton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Southwest Electric Coop, Inc, Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc, Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn and 2 others provide electric service in Benton County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 30–31, 2018. It peaked at 16,454 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Benton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 333 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 144 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benton County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/benton-county