Polk County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Polk 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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Polk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Polk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 173 significant power outages in Polk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 21–24, 2022) came when hail and lightning left 3,680 customers (31.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 81st of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Polk County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23–24, 2025) affected 280 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 21–24, 2022 | 3,680(31.4%) | 4 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Mar 20, 2022 | 3,377(28.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 18, 2021 | 3,342(28.5%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jun 26, 2018 | 3,335(28.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 11–12, 2015 | 3,258(27.8%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Polk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Polk County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 169,593 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,082 | Not reporting | |
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 35,805 | Not reporting | |
| Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,100 | 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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Polk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Polk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Polk 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 Polk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Empire District Electric Co, Southwest Electric Coop, Inc, Ozark Electric Coop Inc - (MO), Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Polk County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Polk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 21–24, 2022. It peaked at 3,680 customers without power (31.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Polk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 173 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Polk County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/polk-county