Buchanan County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | 3 hrs | 23,498 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 35 hrs | 22,861 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 4 hrs | 21,102 (40%) | High Wind |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 49 hrs | 21,100 (40%) | High Wind |
| Dec 29, 2020 | 29 hrs | 18,375 (35%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Buchanan County recorded 718 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Buchanan County started April 24, 2024, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 23,498 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Buchanan County, with 107 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Buchanan County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Buchanan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | C | 51st |
| Warren County | C | 51st |
| Webster County | C | 50th |
| Dent County | C | 50th |
| St. Clair County | C | 49th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Buchanan County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Buchanan County recorded 718 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Buchanan County's reliability grade?
Buchanan County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Buchanan County?
The worst outage on record started April 24, 2024, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 23,498 customers.