Vernon County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Vernon 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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Vernon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Vernon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 293 significant power outages in Vernon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 10, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,744 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 20th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 125 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Vernon County has risen recently: about 11 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 126 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 10, 2020 | 6,744(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 29 – Aug 3, 2023 | 5,566(99.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 2–5, 2025 | 5,481(98.2%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Sep 11, 2015 | 4,345(77.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 22, 2021 | 4,031(72.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Vernon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Vernon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy (Missouri West) | Investor Owned | 350,586 | Not reporting | |
| Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn | Cooperative | 18,148 | Not reporting | |
| Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 12,100 | Not reporting | |
| Barton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,884 | 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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Vernon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Vernon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Vernon 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 Vernon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Evergy Missouri West, Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn, Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc, Barton County Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Vernon County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Vernon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 10, 2020. It peaked at 6,744 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Vernon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 293 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 125 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Vernon County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/vernon-county