Adair County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,172 (22%) | Drought |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,172 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 0 hrs | 4,130 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,941 (20%) | Drought |
| Jan 4, 2017 | 1 hrs | 3,761 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Adair County recorded 259 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Adair County started January 9, 2024 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 4,172 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Adair County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Adair County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Adair County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis County | A | 91st |
| Audrain County | A | 91st |
| Moniteau County | A | 92nd |
| Macon County | A | 90th |
| Linn County | A | 93rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Adair County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Adair County recorded 259 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Adair County's reliability grade?
Adair County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 91st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Adair County?
The worst outage on record started January 9, 2024 (Drought), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 4,172 customers.