Barton CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2018 | <1 hr | 4,086 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2017 | 1 hrs | 3,504 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,868 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| May 23, 2019 | 46 hrs | 2,538 (41%) | Heavy Rain |
| May 27, 2021 | <1 hr | 1,819 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Barton County recorded 636 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Barton County started May 7, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 4,086 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Barton County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Barton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Barton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County | C | 56th |
| Carter County | C | 57th |
| Gentry County | C | 55th |
| Pemiscot County | C | 55th |
| Benton County | C | 57th |
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 Barton County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Barton County recorded 636 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Barton County's reliability grade?
Barton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Barton County?
The worst outage on record started May 7, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 4,086 customers.