Cooper County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Cooper 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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Cooper County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cooper County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 180 significant power outages in Cooper County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 16–17, 2018) came when extreme heat left 2,929 customers (36.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 42 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 78th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cooper County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–28, 2025) affected 272 customers (3.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 16–17, 2018 | 2,929(36.9%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 2 | Jul 6, 2015 | 2,766(34.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jan 5, 2025 | 1,551(19.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 7, 2019 | 1,429(18%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Jun 12, 2019 | 1,425(17.9%) | 1 | 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 Cooper County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cooper County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 33,890 | 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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Cooper County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cooper County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cooper 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 Cooper County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Cooper County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Cooper County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 16–17, 2018. It peaked at 2,929 customers without power (36.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme heat.
How often does the power go out in Cooper County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 180 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cooper County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/cooper-county