Howard County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Howard 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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Howard County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Howard County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 176 significant power outages in Howard County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 15, 2025) left 2,708 customers (65.6% 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 19 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 51st of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 81 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Howard County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29–30, 2025) affected 351 customers (8.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 15, 2025 | 2,708(65.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 20–21, 2021 | 1,415(34.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 24, 2020 | 1,170(28.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 27, 2024 | 1,123(27.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Oct 16–17, 2020 | 1,122(27.2%) | 2 | 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 Howard County?
Electric companies with service territory in Howard County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 313,505 | Not reporting | |
| Boone Electric Coop | Cooperative | 35,882 | Not reporting | |
| Howard Electric Coop | Cooperative | 3,709 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fayette - (MO) | Municipal | 1,580 | 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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Howard County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Howard County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Howard 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 Howard County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Evergy Metro, Boone Electric Coop, Howard Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Howard County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Howard County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 15, 2025. It peaked at 2,708 customers without power (65.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Howard County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 176 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 81 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Howard County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/howard-county