Dunklin County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Dunklin 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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Clay; Greene; Craighead; Dunklin; Pemiscot
Until Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST · NWS Memphis TN
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Dunklin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dunklin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 74 significant power outages in Dunklin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 3–5, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,978 customers (15.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 58 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 110th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dunklin County has risen recently: about 1 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10–11, 2025) affected 253 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 3–5, 2020 | 2,978(15.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 31, 2020 | 1,649(8.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 28–29, 2015 | 1,054(5.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Mar 7, 2016 | 1,054(5.5%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Apr 6, 2016 | 1,054(5.5%) | 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 Dunklin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dunklin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Ozark Border Electric Coop | Cooperative | 41,048 | Not reporting | |
| Pemiscot-Dunklin Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 8,489 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kennett - (MO) | Municipal | 5,393 | Not reporting | |
| City of Malden - (MO) | Municipal | 2,123 | Not reporting | |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | — | 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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Dunklin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dunklin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dunklin 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 Dunklin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Ozark Border Electric Coop, Pemiscot-Dunklin Elec Coop Inc, City of Kennett - (MO) and 2 others provide electric service in Dunklin County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Dunklin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 3–5, 2020. It peaked at 2,978 customers without power (15.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Dunklin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 74 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 58 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dunklin County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/dunklin-county