Taney County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Taney 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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Taney County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Taney County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 191 significant power outages in Taney County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 11,001 customers (37.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 31 min of power per year, close to the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 61st of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Taney County has risen recently: about 7 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,734 customers (5.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2023 | 11,001(37.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 7, 2019 | 7,278(24.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jul 14–18, 2023 | 5,360(18.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 3, 2018 | 4,953(17%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Feb 15–16, 2021 | 4,204(14.4%) | 2 | Winter Storm Uri |
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 Taney County?
Electric companies with service territory in Taney County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty (Empire District Electric) | Investor Owned | 169,593 | Not reporting | |
| White River Valley El Coop Inc | Cooperative | 48,644 | Not reporting | |
| Howell-Oregon Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,844 | Not reporting | |
| Carroll Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 13,235 | Not reporting | |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor Owned | — | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Missouri. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Taney County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Taney County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Taney 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 Taney County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Empire District Electric Co, White River Valley El Coop Inc, Howell-Oregon Elec Coop, Inc, Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR) and 1 others provide electric service in Taney County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Taney County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2023. It peaked at 11,001 customers without power (37.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Taney County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 191 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Taney County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/taney-county