Atchison CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2020 | 2 hrs | 2,192 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 20, 2024 | <1 hr | 2,177 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| May 20, 2024 | <1 hr | 2,167 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 27, 2020 | 3 hrs | 2,098 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 3 hrs | 2,053 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Atchison County recorded 234 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Atchison County started July 28, 2020, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 2,192 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Atchison County, with 35 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Atchison County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st 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 Atchison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | B | 70th |
| Schuyler County | B | 70th |
| Douglas County | B | 71st |
| Texas County | B | 72nd |
| Camden County | B | 72nd |
Most reliable counties in Missouri
The top 3 counties in Missouri by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | A | 98th |
| McDonald County | A | 97th |
| Boone County | A | 97th |
Least reliable counties in Missouri
The bottom 3 counties in Missouri by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | F | 10th |
| Reynolds County | F | 20th |
| Iron County | D | 22nd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Atchison County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Atchison County recorded 234 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Atchison County's reliability grade?
Atchison County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Atchison County?
The worst outage on record started July 28, 2020, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 2,192 customers.