Jackson County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 264 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 26–28, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 89,477 customers (44.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 29th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has risen recently: about 9 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 2,185 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26–28, 2024 | 89,477(44.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 9, 2023 | 83,400(41.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 26–28, 2015 | 73,066(36.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 10–17, 2019 | 66,817(33%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 7–8, 2017 | 63,408(31.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 313,505 | Not reporting | |
| City of Independence - (MO) | Municipal | 59,213 | Not reporting | |
| West Central Electric Coop Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 15,724 | 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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Cities in Jackson County
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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Evergy Metro, City of Independence - (MO), West Central Electric Coop Inc - (MO) provide electric service in Jackson County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 26–28, 2024. It peaked at 89,477 customers without power (44.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 264 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/jackson-county