Chariton County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Chariton 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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Chariton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chariton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 173 significant power outages in Chariton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 16–17, 2024) came when extreme heat left 2,572 customers (98.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 30th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 103 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chariton County has risen recently: about 9 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 428 customers (16.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 16–17, 2024 | 2,572(98.8%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | May 10, 2015 | 2,243(86.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 1–2, 2020 | 2,235(85.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 7, 2016 | 2,058(79.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 29, 2021 | 2,014(77.4%) | 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 Chariton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chariton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 313,505 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 13,739 | Not reporting | |
| Macon Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,690 | Not reporting | |
| Howard Electric Coop | Cooperative | 3,709 | Not reporting | |
| City of Salisbury - (MO) | Municipal | 983 | 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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Chariton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chariton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chariton 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 Chariton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Evergy Metro, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (MO), Macon Electric Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Chariton County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Chariton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 16–17, 2024. It peaked at 2,572 customers without power (98.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Chariton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 173 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 103 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chariton County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/chariton-county