Monroe County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Monroe 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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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 119 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 8–11, 2024) came when a winter storm left 1,039 customers (33.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 13 min of power per year, close to the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 67th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 56 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–18, 2025) affected 152 customers (5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8–11, 2024 | 1,039(33.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jan 1–5, 2021 | 1,037(33.8%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 4, 2020 | 728(23.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2022 | 714(23.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 10–12, 2021 | 694(22.6%) | 3 | 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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Boone Electric Coop | Cooperative | 35,882 | Not reporting | |
| Macon Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,690 | Not reporting | |
| Consolidated Electric Coop | Cooperative | 8,366 | Not reporting | |
| Ralls County Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,657 | Not reporting | |
| Missouri Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 5,659 | Not reporting | |
| City of Monroe City - (MO) | Municipal | 1,307 | Not reporting | |
| City of Paris - (MO) | Municipal | 811 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe 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 Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Boone Electric Coop, Macon Electric Coop, Consolidated Electric Coop and 4 others provide electric service in Monroe County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 8–11, 2024. It peaked at 1,039 customers without power (33.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 119 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 56 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monroe County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/monroe-county