Jasper County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Jasper 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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Jasper County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jasper County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 310 significant power outages in Jasper County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 14–16, 2024) came when extreme cold left 4,570 customers (31.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 36th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 129 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jasper County has risen recently: about 9 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–18, 2025) affected 222 customers (1.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 14–16, 2024 | 4,570(31.4%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
| 2 | Jan 10, 2016 | 4,526(31.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 4–7, 2018 | 4,286(29.5%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 17, 2023 | 4,184(28.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 6, 2020 | 4,105(28.2%) | 1 | 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 Jasper County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jasper County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 169,593 | Not reporting | |
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 35,805 | Not reporting | |
| New-Mac Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 19,704 | Not reporting | |
| City of Carthage - (MO) | Municipal | 8,793 | Not reporting | |
| Barton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,884 | 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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Cities in Jasper County
Joplin, Carthage
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Jasper County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jasper County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jasper 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 Jasper County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Empire District Electric Co, Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO), New-Mac Electric Coop, Inc, City of Carthage - (MO) and 1 others provide electric service in Jasper County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Jasper County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 14–16, 2024. It peaked at 4,570 customers without power (31.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to extreme cold.
How often does the power go out in Jasper County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 310 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 129 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jasper County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/jasper-county