Butler County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Butler 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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Butler County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Butler County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Butler County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 26–29, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,072 customers (26.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 90th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Butler County has risen recently: about 3 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,304 customers (3.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26–29, 2024 | 9,072(26.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 14–20, 2025 | 5,379(15.9%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 3–5, 2020 | 3,760(11.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 14–15, 2024 | 3,377(10%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Oct 29, 2022 | 3,340(9.8%) | 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 Butler County?
Electric companies with service territory in Butler County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Ozark Border Electric Coop | Cooperative | 41,048 | Not reporting | |
| City of Poplar Bluff - (MO) | Municipal | 9,355 | Not reporting | |
| Clay County Electric Coop Corp - (AR) | Cooperative | 56 | 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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Butler County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Butler County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Butler 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 Butler County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Ozark Border Electric Coop, City of Poplar Bluff - (MO), Clay County Electric Coop Corp - (AR) provide electric service in Butler County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Butler County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 26–29, 2024. It peaked at 9,072 customers without power (26.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Butler County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Butler County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/butler-county