Howell County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Howell 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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Howell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Howell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 97 significant power outages in Howell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 24–28, 2023) came when a winter storm left 7,032 customers (29.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, close to the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 58th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Howell County has risen recently: about 7 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 910 customers (3.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 24–28, 2023 | 7,032(29.9%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 15–20, 2025 | 4,534(19.3%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 4–7, 2020 | 3,422(14.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2025 | 2,109(9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 1, 2025 | 1,478(6.3%) | 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 Howell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Howell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell-Oregon Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,844 | Not reporting | |
| City of West Plains - (MO) | Municipal | 6,690 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mountain View - (MO) | Municipal | 1,438 | Not reporting | |
| City of Willow Springs - (MO) | Municipal | 1,132 | 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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Howell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Howell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Howell 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 Howell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Howell-Oregon Elec Coop, Inc, City of West Plains - (MO), City of Mountain View - (MO), City of Willow Springs - (MO) provide electric service in Howell County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Howell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 24–28, 2023. It peaked at 7,032 customers without power (29.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Howell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 97 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Howell County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/howell-county