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This morning's outages were all restored earlier today. But with the return of storms this afternoon, we now have 128 locations without power near White Ranch conservation area, Caulfield, and the north side of West Plains near 14 Junction and the Cooperative.

We have 129 members without power from this morning's storms, mostly in Willow Springs, Caulfield and South Fork. Crews have been dispatched. You can report an outage using the SmartHub App or the SmartHub link at the top of this website. A red message stating that "we are working to resolve outages in your area" means we are aware of your outage and no report is needed.

We have 60 members in the Caulfield area without power from the storms last night. We have identified 3 broken poles. Always stay away from downed power lines. If you need to report an outage you may do so on the SmartHub mobile app or through the SmartHub link at the top of this website. You can also call 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER. Thank you for your patience.

We currently have 264 members without power in the Peace Valley area. These outages are from one substation, and Dispatch is aware of the outages. Always stay away from downed powerlines and stay weather aware. If you need to report a continued outage you may do so on the SmartHub mobile app or our website www.hoecoop.org. You can also call 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER to make your report.

Cooperative Principle #6 is "Cooperation Among Cooperatives" and members of HOEC saw that last week! More than 110 additional linemen answered the call when tornadoes moved through our service area, leaving more than 6,000 members without power and more than 400 poles down or damaged. Coordinated through the state association, linemen came from the northern-most reaches of the state to assist. It truly takes a team and the cooperative group, across the state is a great team. (photos below)

Friday night, March 14, 2025, a tornado touched down near Bakersfield in southeastern Ozark County. It continued north east skirting the south side of West Plains and continuing into Oregon County causing damage near Rover and Thomasville areas.

As the tornadoes moved north-northeast across the service area, power outage reports rolled in rapidly. Early Saturday morning, the highest number was around 6,300 members without power.