Shelby County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Shelby 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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Shelby County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Shelby County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 75 significant power outages in Shelby County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 9–11, 2024) came when a winter storm left 1,776 customers (71.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 11 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 85th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Shelby County has risen recently: about 4 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 58 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 9–11, 2024 | 1,776(71.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 14, 2021 | 699(28.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 20–21, 2021 | 678(27.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 7–8, 2021 | 482(19.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 28, 2024 | 452(18.2%) | 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 Shelby County?
Electric companies with service territory in Shelby County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,690 | Not reporting | |
| Lewis County Rural E C A | Cooperative | 7,375 | Not reporting | |
| Missouri Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 5,659 | Not reporting | |
| City of Shelbina - (MO) | Municipal | 1,018 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hunnewell - (MO) | Municipal | 85 | 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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Shelby County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Shelby County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Shelby 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 Shelby County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Macon Electric Coop, Lewis County Rural E C A, Missouri Rural Electric Coop, City of Shelbina - (MO) and 1 others provide electric service in Shelby County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Shelby County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 9–11, 2024. It peaked at 1,776 customers without power (71.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Shelby County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 75 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 43 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Shelby County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/shelby-county