Laclede County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Laclede 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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Laclede County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Laclede County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 168 significant power outages in Laclede County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 25–26, 2023) came when a winter storm left 4,818 customers (22.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 106th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Laclede County has risen recently: about 1 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 341 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 25–26, 2023 | 4,818(22.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 4–5, 2020 | 3,441(15.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 24, 2022 | 1,903(8.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2023 | 1,886(8.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 19, 2024 | 1,863(8.6%) | 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 Laclede County?
Electric companies with service territory in Laclede County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,082 | Not reporting | |
| Laclede Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 39,269 | Not reporting | |
| Webster Electric Coop | Cooperative | 23,127 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lebanon - (MO) | Municipal | 7,524 | Not reporting | |
| City of Richland - (MO) | Municipal | 1,021 | 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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Laclede County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Laclede County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Laclede 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 Laclede County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwest Electric Coop, Inc, Laclede Electric Coop, Inc, Webster Electric Coop, City of Lebanon - (MO) and 1 others provide electric service in Laclede County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Laclede County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 25–26, 2023. It peaked at 4,818 customers without power (22.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Laclede County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 168 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Laclede County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/laclede-county