Ray County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Ray 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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Ray County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ray County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 214 significant power outages in Ray County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 9–10, 2024) came when a winter storm left 5,715 customers (70.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 52nd of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 89 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ray County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 596 customers (7.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 5,715(70.4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Nov 16, 2021 | 4,914(60.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 18, 2023 | 3,578(44.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 15, 2021 | 2,990(36.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 17–20, 2017 | 2,958(36.4%) | 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 Ray County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ray County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 27,295 | Not reporting | |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) | Cooperative | 13,739 | 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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Ray County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ray County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ray 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 Ray County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Evergy Missouri West, Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (MO) provide electric service in Ray County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Ray County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 9–10, 2024. It peaked at 5,715 customers without power (70.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Ray County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 214 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 89 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ray County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/ray-county