Scott County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Scott 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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Scott County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Scott County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 108 significant power outages in Scott County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 9, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,926 customers (19.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 91st of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Scott County has risen recently: about 2 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 448 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9, 2023 | 4,926(19.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2020 | 3,430(13.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 11, 2021 | 3,053(12.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 3, 2023 | 2,853(11.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 26, 2016 | 2,797(11.3%) | 1 | 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 Scott County?
Electric companies with service territory in Scott County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| SEMO Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,323 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sikeston - (MO) | Municipal | 8,551 | 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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Cities in Scott County
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Scott County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Scott County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Scott 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 Scott County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), SEMO Electric Cooperative, City of Sikeston - (MO) provide electric service in Scott County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 9, 2023. It peaked at 4,926 customers without power (19.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Scott County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 108 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Scott County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/scott-county