Wayne County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Wayne 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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Wayne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wayne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 258 significant power outages in Wayne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 14–20, 2025) came when tornadoes left 6,081 customers (85.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 3rd of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 133 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wayne County has risen recently: about 26 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 308 customers (4.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 14–20, 2025 | 6,081(85.2%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jan 25–30, 2023 | 4,556(63.9%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 3–7, 2020 | 3,506(49.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 3–5, 2024 | 3,214(45.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 7–10, 2021 | 3,063(42.9%) | 4 | Extreme heat |
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 Wayne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wayne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Border Electric Coop | Cooperative | 41,048 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop - (MO) | Cooperative | 25,604 | 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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Wayne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wayne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wayne 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 Wayne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ozark Border Electric Coop, Black River Electric Coop - (MO) provide electric service in Wayne County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 14–20, 2025. It peaked at 6,081 customers without power (85.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Wayne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 258 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 133 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wayne County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/wayne-county