Newton County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Newton 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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Newton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Newton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 353 significant power outages in Newton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 29 – May 4, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,559 customers (61.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 15 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 6th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 218 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Newton County has risen recently: about 17 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 152 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 29 – May 4, 2025 | 7,559(61.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 22, 2017 | 6,596(53.9%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Sep 21, 2021 | 6,251(51%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 26–29, 2015 | 6,182(50.5%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 26–27, 2024 | 5,466(44.6%) | 2 | 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 Newton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Newton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 35,805 | Not reporting | |
| New-Mac Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 19,704 | 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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Newton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Newton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Newton 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 Newton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO), New-Mac Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Newton County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 29 – May 4, 2025. It peaked at 7,559 customers without power (61.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Newton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 353 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 15 min of power per year, and on 218 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. "Newton County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/newton-county