Bates 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 4, 2020 | 6 hrs | 2,782 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 32 hrs | 1,690 (28%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 23, 2017 | <1 hr | 1,550 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 4 hrs | 1,486 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 5 hrs | 1,429 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bates County recorded 600 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bates County started May 4, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 2,782 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bates County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bates County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th 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 Bates County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | C | 47th |
| Oregon County | C | 47th |
| Chariton County | C | 48th |
| St. Clair County | C | 49th |
| Andrew County | C | 42nd |
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 Bates County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bates County recorded 600 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Bates County's reliability grade?
Bates County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bates County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 2,782 customers.