Buchanan County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Buchanan 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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Buchanan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Buchanan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 277 significant power outages in Buchanan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 24–28, 2024) came when tornadoes left 23,498 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 16th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 124 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Buchanan County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 2,288 customers (10.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 24–28, 2024 | 23,498(100%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 27 – Jul 1, 2020 | 22,861(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 15–18, 2021 | 21,102(92.9%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 26–31, 2020 | 18,375(80.9%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 3–5, 2020 | 18,018(79.3%) | 3 | 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 Buchanan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Buchanan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 27,295 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 9,710 | Not reporting | |
| City of Easton - (MO) | Municipal | 102 | 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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Buchanan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Buchanan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Buchanan 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 Buchanan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc, United Electric Coop, Inc - (MO), City of Easton - (MO) provide electric service in Buchanan County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Buchanan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 24–28, 2024. It peaked at 23,498 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Buchanan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 277 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 124 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Buchanan County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/buchanan-county