Iron County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Iron 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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Iron County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Iron County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 251 significant power outages in Iron County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 6–8, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,029 customers (70.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 11th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 99 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Iron County has risen recently: about 23 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 153 customers (2.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 6–8, 2016 | 4,029(70.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 5–12, 2025 | 3,458(60.6%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 12–13, 2023 | 3,234(56.6%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | May 9–17, 2024 | 3,024(53%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Dec 18, 2015 | 3,014(52.8%) | 1 | 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 Iron County?
Electric companies with service territory in Iron County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop - (MO) | Cooperative | 25,604 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Missouri. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Iron County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Iron County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Iron 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 Iron County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Black River Electric Coop - (MO) provide electric service in Iron County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Iron County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 6–8, 2016. It peaked at 4,029 customers without power (70.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Iron County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 251 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 99 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Iron County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/iron-county