St. Louis city, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving St. Louis city, 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. Louis city power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in St. Louis city since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 288 significant power outages in St. Louis city, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 27 – Jul 7, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 83,685 customers (78.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 1st of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in St. Louis city has risen recently: about 34 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 4,161 customers (3.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 27 – Jul 7, 2023 | 83,685(78.3%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 8–18, 2021 | 69,559(65.1%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 25 – Aug 5, 2023 | 62,328(58.3%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 9–14, 2020 | 44,212(41.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 10–13, 2021 | 40,765(38.1%) | 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 St. Louis city?
Electric companies with service territory in St. Louis city (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | Investor Owned | 1,284,472 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kirkwood - (MO) | Municipal | 10,740 | 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. Louis city power outage FAQ
Is the power out in St. Louis city right now?
No outages are currently reported for St. Louis city 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. Louis city?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Union Electric Co - (MO), City of Kirkwood - (MO) provide electric service in St. Louis city, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in St. Louis city?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 27 – Jul 7, 2023. It peaked at 83,685 customers without power (78.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in St. Louis city?
EAGLE-I has recorded 288 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "St. Louis city, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/st-louis-city