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This is a photo of Hwy 142 (courtesy of MoDot). showing some of the devastation linemen were dealing with during the flooding rains over the weekend. At one point more than 1,000 members were without power due to lightning, trees/limbs down and flood waters covering roadways and access to lines.

At this time we have just a few remaining outages in areas that cannot be reached until flood waters subside. If you have a new outage please be sure to report it using the SmartHub mobile app or the SmartHub link at the top of our website, or you can call 417-256-2131 or toll-free at 1-888-463-7693. Thank you for your patience.

At this time only 11 HOEC members remain without power. Efforts will continue until all areas can be reached and all power is restored.  Stay safe and avoid driving through water covering roads, bridges, or low water crossings.

At this time we have 299 members remaining without power with the majority being in Eminence and Alton. Due to flood waters, some locations are currently unreachable. Dispatch is aware of these outages and crews are attempting to restore power as quickly as it is safe to do so. Thank you for your patience.

There is still a lot of water out there and it has rained all day! We have 459 members without power with the majority being in Eminence. Due to flood waters, some locations are currently unreachable. Dispatch is aware of these outages. Thank you for your patience.

We are making progress, and are down to 378 members without power, mostly in Eminence, Winona and Couch areas. 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 our website. You can also call 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER. As always, stay away from downed power lines and never drive into flood waters.

Additional showers and thunderstorms will continue to increase rainfall totals through the weekend. This will cause additional flooding with some significant flooding possible.

We currently have 1,011 members without power, with 626 members being in the Thayer area. Dispatch is aware of these outages. Some areas may still be unreachable because of high water. If you need to report a continued outage you may do so on the SmartHub mobile app or through the SmartHub link at the top of this website. Or you can call 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER to make your report. Stay away from downed power lines and do not drive into flood waters. Be safe!

We are up to 472 members without power in Winona, Birch Tree, Mountain View, Caulfield, Alton, Couch, West Plains and Koshkonong. Due to the flooding and high water, some areas may not be reachable. Always stay weather aware and do not drive into flood waters. It only takes a few inches of water to move a car off the road.

We now have 251 members without power from Winona, Birch Tree, Mountain View, south West Plains and Koshkonong. Dispatch is aware of the outages and crews are working to restore power. Never drive into flood waters. Stay weather aware.