Johnson County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Johnson 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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Johnson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Johnson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 207 significant power outages in Johnson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 8, 2020) came when hail and lightning left 5,034 customers (26.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 21 min of power per year, close to the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 64th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Johnson County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 667 customers (3.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 8, 2020 | 5,034(26.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Jun 21–23, 2019 | 4,684(24.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 14, 2016 | 4,568(23.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Nov 28–29, 2019 | 4,188(21.9%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Aug 16–17, 2019 | 3,907(20.4%) | 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 Johnson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Johnson 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 | |
| Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 18,148 | 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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Johnson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Johnson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Johnson 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 Johnson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Evergy Metro, Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn, West Central Electric Coop Inc - (MO) provide electric service in Johnson County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Johnson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 8, 2020. It peaked at 5,034 customers without power (26.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Johnson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 207 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Johnson County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/johnson-county