Camden CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2020 | <1 hr | 15,203 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 1 hrs | 10,501 (27%) | Drought |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 3 hrs | 10,136 (26%) | Drought |
| Dec 22, 2022 | 33 hrs | 8,634 (22%) | Winter Weather |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 6 hrs | 7,585 (20%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Camden County recorded 797 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Camden County started April 23, 2020, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 15,203 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Camden County, with 102 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Camden County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Camden County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Osage County | B | 72nd |
| Platte County | B | 73rd |
| Texas County | B | 72nd |
| Howard County | B | 73rd |
| Douglas County | B | 71st |
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 Camden County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Camden County recorded 797 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Camden County's reliability grade?
Camden County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Camden County?
The worst outage on record started April 23, 2020, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 15,203 customers.