Platte County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Platte 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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Platte County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Platte County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 217 significant power outages in Platte County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 8, 2018) came when a winter storm left 12,156 customers (31.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 23 min of power per year, close to the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 62nd of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% 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 Platte County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 1,115 customers (2.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 8, 2018 | 12,156(31.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 26–28, 2016 | 11,735(30.1%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jul 27 – Aug 1, 2023 | 9,283(23.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 10–13, 2021 | 9,242(23.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 15–18, 2024 | 7,123(18.3%) | 4 | 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 Platte County?
Electric companies with service territory in Platte County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri Metro / Kansas Metro) | Investor Owned | 313,505 | Not reporting | |
| Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 27,295 | Not reporting | |
| United Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 9,710 | 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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Platte County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Platte County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Platte 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 Platte County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Evergy Metro, Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc, United Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) provide electric service in Platte County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Platte County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 8, 2018. It peaked at 12,156 customers without power (31.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Platte County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 217 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 56 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Platte County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/platte-county