Cape Girardeau County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Cape Girardeau 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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Cape Girardeau County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cape Girardeau County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 161 significant power outages in Cape Girardeau County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 5–12, 2025) came when a winter storm left 7,864 customers (22.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 56 min of power per year, close to the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 71st of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cape Girardeau County has risen recently: about 5 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 1,303 customers (3.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 5–12, 2025 | 7,864(22.9%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 14, 2024 | 5,255(15.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 16–17, 2025 | 5,127(14.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Apr 3–7, 2025 | 4,958(14.4%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 19–23, 2019 | 4,851(14.1%) | 5 | 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 Cape Girardeau County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cape Girardeau County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Citizens Electric Corporation - (MO) | Cooperative | 28,056 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop - (MO) | Cooperative | 25,604 | Not reporting | |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,323 | Not reporting | |
| City of Jackson - (MO) | Municipal | 7,759 | 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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Cities in Cape Girardeau County
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Cape Girardeau County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cape Girardeau County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Citizens Electric Corporation - (MO), Black River Electric Coop - (MO), SEMO Electric Cooperative and 1 others provide electric service in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Cape Girardeau County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 5–12, 2025. It peaked at 7,864 customers without power (22.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Cape Girardeau County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 161 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cape Girardeau County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/cape-girardeau-county