Hickory County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Hickory 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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Hickory County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hickory County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 219 significant power outages in Hickory County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 6–7, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,944 customers (65.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 12 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 23rd of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 106 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hickory County has risen recently: about 10 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11–12, 2025) affected 67 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 6–7, 2017 | 1,944(65.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 21–24, 2023 | 1,924(64.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 24, 2021 | 1,919(64.6%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 4 | Jun 3, 2020 | 1,893(63.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 11, 2018 | 1,881(63.3%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
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 Hickory County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hickory County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 169,593 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,082 | Not reporting | |
| Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,100 | 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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Hickory County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hickory County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hickory 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 Hickory County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Empire District Electric Co, Southwest Electric Coop, Inc, Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Hickory County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Hickory County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 6–7, 2017. It peaked at 1,944 customers without power (65.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hickory County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 219 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 106 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hickory County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/hickory-county