Boone County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Boone 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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Boone County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Boone County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 68 significant power outages in Boone County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 13, 2019) left 311,925 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 1 hr 13 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 108th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Boone County has fallen recently: about 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 22–23, 2025) affected 1,303 customers (1.1%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 13, 2019 | 311,925(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 12–13, 2019 | 11,527(9.5%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 25, 2015 | 5,976(4.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 18, 2015 | 5,202(4.3%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Nov 18, 2020 | 4,605(3.8%) | 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 Boone County?
Electric companies with service territory in Boone County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| City of Columbia - (MO) | Municipal | 53,563 | Not reporting | |
| Boone Electric Coop | Cooperative | 35,882 | Not reporting | |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 13,651 | Not reporting | |
| Consolidated Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,366 | Not reporting | |
| Howard Electric Coop | Cooperative | 3,709 | Not reporting | |
| City of Centralia - (MO) | Municipal | 2,442 | 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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Boone County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Boone County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Boone 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 Boone County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), City of Columbia - (MO), Boone Electric Coop, Callaway Electric Cooperative and 3 others provide electric service in Boone County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Boone County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 13, 2019. It peaked at 311,925 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 Boone County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 68 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 3 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Boone County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/boone-county