Bollinger County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Missouri
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 53 hrs | 3,942 (36%) | Flash Flood |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 15 hrs | 3,940 (36%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 36 hrs | 3,613 (33%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 19 hrs | 3,555 (32%) | Flood |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 1 hrs | 3,268 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Bollinger County recorded 772 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bollinger County started May 26, 2024 (Flash Flood), lasting 53 hours and leaving up to 3,942 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bollinger County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bollinger County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Bollinger County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Holt County | D | 38th |
| Washington County | D | 38th |
| Lawrence County | D | 33rd |
| Shannon County | D | 39th |
| Wayne County | D | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bollinger County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Bollinger County recorded 772 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Bollinger County's reliability grade?
Bollinger County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bollinger County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024 (Flash Flood), lasting 53 hours and affecting up to 3,942 customers.