Dade County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Dade 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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Dade County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dade 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 Dade County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 17, 2023) left 1,708 customers (68.2% 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 5 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 47th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 62 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dade County has risen recently: about 9 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 101 customers (4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 17, 2023 | 1,708(68.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 1–2, 2023 | 1,708(68.2%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2025 | 1,627(65%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 19, 2025 | 809(32.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 11, 2024 | 677(27%) | 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 Dade County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dade County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 169,593 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,082 | Not reporting | |
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 35,805 | Not reporting | |
| Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,100 | Not reporting | |
| Barton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,884 | Not reporting | |
| Lockwood Water & Light Company | Municipal | 575 | 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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Dade County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dade County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dade 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 Dade County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Empire District Electric Co, Southwest Electric Coop, Inc, Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO) and 3 others provide electric service in Dade County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Dade County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 17, 2023. It peaked at 1,708 customers without power (68.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Dade County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 141 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 62 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dade County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/dade-county