St. Francois County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving St. Francois 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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St. Francois County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in St. Francois County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 154 significant power outages in St. Francois County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 2–5, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,357 customers (40.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 51 min of power per year, less than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 74th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in St. Francois County has risen recently: about 5 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 1,148 customers (3.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 2–5, 2023 | 13,357(40.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 3, 2017 | 8,624(26.4%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jan 5–8, 2025 | 5,579(17.1%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jul 13–14, 2023 | 4,963(15.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 25–26, 2023 | 4,714(14.4%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 St. Francois County?
Electric companies with service territory in St. Francois County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| Citizens Electric Corporation - (MO) | Cooperative | 28,056 | Not reporting | |
| City of Farmington - (MO) | Municipal | 8,531 | 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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St. Francois County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in St. Francois County right now?
No outages are currently reported for St. Francois 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 St. Francois County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), Citizens Electric Corporation - (MO), City of Farmington - (MO) provide electric service in St. Francois County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in St. Francois County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 2–5, 2023. It peaked at 13,357 customers without power (40.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in St. Francois County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 154 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "St. Francois County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/st-francois-county