Lawrence County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Lawrence 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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Lawrence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lawrence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 210 significant power outages in Lawrence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 3, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,668 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 5th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% 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 Lawrence County has risen recently: about 24 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–19, 2025) affected 1,094 customers (11.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 3, 2025 | 10,668(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 29 – Aug 8, 2023 | 6,473(65.8%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 1–2, 2018 | 4,869(49.5%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Aug 20, 2018 | 4,173(42.4%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 20, 2019 | 2,955(30%) | 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 Lawrence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lawrence 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 Monett - (MO) | Municipal | 4,984 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mount Vernon - (MO) | Municipal | 2,336 | 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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Lawrence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lawrence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Empire District Electric Co, Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO), New-Mac Electric Coop, Inc, City of Monett - (MO) and 1 others provide electric service in Lawrence County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 3, 2025. It peaked at 10,668 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lawrence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 210 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 99 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lawrence County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/lawrence-county