Mercer County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Mercer 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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Mercer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mercer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 27 significant power outages in Mercer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 17, 2019) left 86 customers (4.4% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 115th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
The most recent significant outage on record (Mar 27, 2025) affected 61 customers (3.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 17, 2019 | 86(4.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 18, 2020 | 62(3.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 27, 2025 | 61(3.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 9, 2024 | 60(3.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 15, 2024 | 60(3.1%) | 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 Mercer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mercer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Grundy Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,777 | 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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Mercer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mercer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mercer 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 Mercer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Grundy Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Mercer County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Mercer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 17, 2019. It peaked at 86 customers without power (4.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Mercer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 27 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mercer County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/mercer-county