Cape Girardeau County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2025 | 34 hrs | 7,864 (17%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 3 hrs | 5,255 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2025 | 2 hrs | 5,127 (11%) | Dense Fog |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 6 hrs | 4,958 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 46 hrs | 4,851 (10%) | Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cape Girardeau County recorded 348 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cape Girardeau County started January 5, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 34 hours and leaving up to 7,864 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Cape Girardeau County, with 40 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cape Girardeau County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th 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 Cape Girardeau County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland County | B | 74th |
| Dade County | B | 74th |
| St. Louis County | B | 74th |
| Howard County | B | 73rd |
| Daviess County | B | 76th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Cape Girardeau County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cape Girardeau County recorded 348 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Cape Girardeau County's reliability grade?
Cape Girardeau County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cape Girardeau County?
The worst outage on record started January 5, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 34 hours and affecting up to 7,864 customers.