Camden County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Camden 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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Camden County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Camden County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 282 significant power outages in Camden County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 23, 2020) left 15,203 customers (80% 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 6 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 40th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Camden County has risen recently: about 9 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 212 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23, 2020 | 15,203(80%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 29, 2022 | 10,501(55.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jul 13–21, 2023 | 10,136(53.3%) | 9 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Dec 22–27, 2022 | 8,634(45.4%) | 6 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Jan 5–6, 2025 | 7,585(39.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Camden County?
Electric companies with service territory in Camden County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,082 | Not reporting | |
| Laclede Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 39,269 | Not reporting | |
| Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 33,890 | Not reporting | |
| Gascosage Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,233 | Not reporting | |
| City of Richland - (MO) | Municipal | 1,021 | 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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Camden County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Camden County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Camden 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 Camden County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Southwest Electric Coop, Inc, Laclede Electric Coop, Inc, Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Camden County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Camden County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 23, 2020. It peaked at 15,203 customers without power (80% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Camden County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 282 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Camden County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/camden-county