Carter County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2020 | 3 hrs | 2,876 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 68 hrs | 2,581 (34%) | Flood |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 20 hrs | 2,491 (33%) | Heavy Snow |
| May 22, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,164 (28%) | Hail |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 125 hrs | 1,985 (26%) | Strong Wind |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Carter County recorded 361 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carter County started May 3, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 2,876 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Carter County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carter County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th 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 Carter County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Benton County | C | 57th |
| Lincoln County | C | 57th |
| Barton County | C | 56th |
| Hickory County | C | 58th |
| DeKalb County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Carter County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Carter County recorded 361 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Carter County's reliability grade?
Carter County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carter County?
The worst outage on record started May 3, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 2,876 customers.