McDonald County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving McDonald 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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McDonald County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McDonald County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 10 significant power outages in McDonald County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 1, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,955 customers (3.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 114th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. Outage time in McDonald County has risen recently: about 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 20, 2025) affected 1,888 customers (1.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 1, 2025 | 5,955(3.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 17–18, 2024 | 5,323(3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 12, 2021 | 2,707(1.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 5, 2017 | 2,089(1.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 29, 2017 | 2,013(1.1%) | 1 | 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 McDonald County?
Electric companies with service territory in McDonald County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 169,593 | Not reporting | |
| New-Mac Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 19,704 | Not reporting | |
| Carroll Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 13,235 | Not reporting | |
| Barry Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,086 | 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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McDonald County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McDonald County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McDonald 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 McDonald County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Empire District Electric Co, New-Mac Electric Coop, Inc, Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR), Barry Electric Coop provide electric service in McDonald County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in McDonald County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 1, 2025. It peaked at 5,955 customers without power (3.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in McDonald County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 10 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McDonald County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/mcdonald-county