Pemiscot County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Pemiscot 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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Clay; Greene; Craighead; Dunklin; Pemiscot
Until Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST · NWS Memphis TN
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Pemiscot County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pemiscot County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 185 significant power outages in Pemiscot County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 30 – May 3, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,467 customers (85.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 39th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 55 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pemiscot County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 132 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 30 – May 3, 2017 | 6,467(85.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 11–13, 2021 | 5,836(77%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Feb 16, 2023 | 5,830(76.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 5, 2020 | 2,828(37.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 26–27, 2017 | 2,788(36.8%) | 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 Pemiscot County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pemiscot County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Pemiscot-Dunklin Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 8,489 | Not reporting | |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | — | 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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Pemiscot County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pemiscot County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Pemiscot-Dunklin Elec Coop Inc, Entergy Arkansas LLC provide electric service in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Pemiscot County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 30 – May 3, 2017. It peaked at 6,467 customers without power (85.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pemiscot County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 185 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 55 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pemiscot County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/pemiscot-county