Carter County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Carter 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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Carter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 141 significant power outages in Carter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 3–8, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,876 customers (75.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 19th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 92 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carter County has risen recently: about 14 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 28, 2025) affected 306 customers (8.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 3–8, 2020 | 2,876(75.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 26–30, 2024 | 2,581(68%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jan 25–27, 2023 | 2,491(65.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 22, 2022 | 2,164(57%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 14–21, 2025 | 1,985(52.3%) | 8 | Tornadoes |
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 Carter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carter County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Border Electric Coop | Cooperative | 41,048 | 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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Carter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carter 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 Carter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ozark Border Electric Coop provide electric service in Carter County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Carter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 3–8, 2020. It peaked at 2,876 customers without power (75.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Carter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 141 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 92 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Carter County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/carter-county