Dent County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Dent 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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Dent County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dent County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 249 significant power outages in Dent County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 25–27, 2023) came when a winter storm left 3,834 customers (80.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 31st of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 115 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dent County has risen recently: about 11 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–19, 2025) affected 257 customers (5.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 25–27, 2023 | 3,834(80.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 27–31, 2017 | 2,960(61.9%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Dec 1–3, 2022 | 2,503(52.4%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 1–5, 2023 | 2,085(43.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 22–24, 2025 | 1,661(34.7%) | 3 | Flooding |
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 Dent County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dent County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Electric Coop Assn - (MO) | Cooperative | 32,123 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop - (MO) | Cooperative | 25,604 | Not reporting | |
| Crawford Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,820 | Not reporting | |
| City of Salem - (MO) | Municipal | 2,605 | 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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Dent County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dent County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dent 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 Dent County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Intercounty Electric Coop Assn - (MO), Black River Electric Coop - (MO), Crawford Electric Coop, Inc, City of Salem - (MO) provide electric service in Dent County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Dent County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 25–27, 2023. It peaked at 3,834 customers without power (80.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Dent County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 249 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 115 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dent County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/dent-county