Madison County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Madison 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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Madison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Madison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 180 significant power outages in Madison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 24–29, 2021) came when tornadoes left 4,201 customers (49% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 27th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Madison County has risen recently: about 13 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 27, 2025) affected 86 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 24–29, 2021 | 4,201(49%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jan 5–17, 2025 | 3,651(42.6%) | 13 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 25–27, 2023 | 3,498(40.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2022 | 2,820(32.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 5–11, 2024 | 1,696(19.8%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
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 Madison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Madison County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop - (MO) | Cooperative | 25,604 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fredericktown - (MO) | Municipal | 2,227 | 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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Madison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Madison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Madison 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 Madison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Black River Electric Coop - (MO), City of Fredericktown - (MO) provide electric service in Madison County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 24–29, 2021. It peaked at 4,201 customers without power (49% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Madison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 180 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 82 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. "Madison County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/madison-county