Webster County, MO Power Outages
Utilities serving Webster 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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Webster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Webster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 117 significant power outages in Webster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 20–26, 2023) came when a winter storm left 4,297 customers (33.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Missouri average of 4 hr 34 min. That ranks 15th of 115 Missouri counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Webster County has risen recently: about 22 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 9–10, 2025) affected 378 customers (2.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 20–26, 2023 | 4,297(33.4%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 13, 2024 | 2,724(21.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 29–30, 2025 | 2,342(18.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2023 | 1,538(12%) | 5 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 14–15, 2024 | 1,483(11.5%) | 2 | 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 Webster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Webster County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,082 | Not reporting | |
| Laclede Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 39,269 | Not reporting | |
| Webster Electric Coop | Cooperative | 23,127 | Not reporting | |
| SE-MA-NO Electric Coop | Cooperative | 6,663 | Not reporting | |
| City of Seymour - (MO) | Municipal | 928 | 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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Webster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Webster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Webster 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 Webster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwest Electric Coop, Inc, Laclede Electric Coop, Inc, Webster Electric Coop, SE-MA-NO Electric Coop and 1 others provide electric service in Webster County, Missouri.
What was the worst power outage in Webster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 20–26, 2023. It peaked at 4,297 customers without power (33.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Webster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 117 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Webster County, MO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/missouri/webster-county