Phelps County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Phelps 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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Phelps County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Phelps County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 136 significant power outages in Phelps County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 14–20, 2025) came when tornadoes left 4,532 customers (20.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 45 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 89th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Phelps County has risen recently: about 4 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,281 customers (5.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 14–20, 2025 | 4,532(20.5%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Sep 4–5, 2023 | 3,425(15.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 2, 2024 | 2,499(11.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 27–31, 2017 | 2,195(9.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 25, 2023 | 1,898(8.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Phelps County?
Electric companies with service territory in Phelps County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Intercounty Electric Coop Assn - (MO) | Cooperative | 32,123 | Not reporting | |
| Crawford Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,820 | Not reporting | |
| Gascosage Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,233 | Not reporting | |
| City of Rolla - (MO) | Municipal | 9,610 | Not reporting | |
| City of St James - (MO) | Municipal | 2,191 | Not reporting | |
| City of Newburg - (MO) | Municipal | 198 | 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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Phelps County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Phelps County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Phelps 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 Phelps County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Intercounty Electric Coop Assn - (MO), Crawford Electric Coop, Inc, Gascosage Electric Coop and 3 others provide electric service in Phelps County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Phelps County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 14–20, 2025. It peaked at 4,532 customers without power (20.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Phelps County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 136 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Phelps County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/phelps-county