Lincoln County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Lincoln 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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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 254 significant power outages in Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 12–13, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,501 customers (38.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 54 min of power per year, close to the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 56th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 67 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lincoln County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 1,269 customers (5.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 12–13, 2023 | 9,501(38.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 23–27, 2017 | 9,444(38.7%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 12–14, 2021 | 9,207(37.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 14, 2022 | 5,588(22.9%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 5 | Jun 26–30, 2015 | 4,043(16.6%) | 5 | Flooding |
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 Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 75,876 | Not reporting | |
| Consolidated Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,366 | 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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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc, Consolidated Electric Coop provide electric service in Lincoln County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 12–13, 2023. It peaked at 9,501 customers without power (38.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 254 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 67 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lincoln County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/lincoln-county